To introduce the set-up and essential elements of a Reading like a Historian (RLAH) Lesson, we asking you to complete a lesson for yourself. We selected an Opening Up the Textbook (OUT) Lesson from RLAH as a first step in building a "healthy skepticism" of textbooks and historical documents.

*1. Read and complete the Battle of Lexington Lesson from the Stanford History Education Group. Reference the following excerpt about Lexington and Concord to complete the Battle of Lexington lesson plan: McDougal Littel Creating America Student Edition, page 157 (2003)

* If you are familiar with the Battle of Lexington Lesson, and want to work through another "OUT" lesson, Read and Complete the Montezuma and Cortes Lesson (original documents) from the Stanford Education Group, which includes a textbook excerpt.

2. View the "Opening up the Textbook" Youtube Video below:

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