Witness Account

Students imagine witnessing the Boston Tea Party firsthand and write a 5-7 sentence paragraph describing what they would have seen, felt, and done during the event. The activity encourages the use of sensory details and historically accurate information. It strengthens narrative writing skills and helps students build empathy for people experiencing political unrest. This task also reinforces understanding of key events and motivations behind colonial protest.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Historical Narrative Writing

Social Studies – Understanding Colonial Protest

English Language Arts – Sensory Detail and Descriptive Writing

Social Studies – Applying Historical Knowledge

This worksheet is part of our The Boston Tea Party Worksheets collection.