Review and lesson plan based on book April Morning by Howard Fast
April Morning by Howard Fast This is the fictional account of a 15-year-old boy who takes part in the battle of Lexington only to have his father shot and killed while standing next to him. ... The author, Howard fast, pulls no punches in his descriptions of the violence of war. ... I enjoyed this book more than I thought. ... Lesson Plan: Reading Assignment April Morning by Howard Fast 8th grade American History NCSS Theme: People, Places and Environments Sunshine State Standards: History. ... Lesson Objective: Students will read the above title and express their impressions of the subject matter through class discussions, written assignments and other class activities. Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to have the students learn about the American Revolution through the eyes of one who lived it, albeit fictionally.