This Interactive Write-In Reader tells the story of John’s career in the ministry and his political writings. It contains easy-to-read information, trivia, and activities including a word search, code breaker and pop quiz. This reader is great for ages 5-9 (grades K-4).
John Wise was a minister and political activist who had many influential ideas about government reform. Although he died about fifty years before the American Revolution, many of the ideas he had published during his lifetime made their way into the Declaration of Independence. His ideas about government are still relevant and respected today.
Although simple, this reader engages kids in the story of John’s life. John’s story emphasizes political freedom, the importance of education, and standing up for what is right. It is great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group-reading programs, library programs, and has many other terrific educational uses.