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A pet can offer comfort, friendship, and loyalty in the most stressful of situations. Here is a lesson plan that explores the important role animals played during the Civil War. Class members read informative texts, complete a KWL chart, a Venn diagram, and analyze images. Two assessment are offered to check for understanding.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a representative from the Humane Society or other animal service to speak to the class about pets and the positive effects they have on their humans
- Create a packet consisting of the included materials for easy references throughout the lesson
- Assign discussion questions on a classroom blog
Classroom Considerations
- Copies are required
- Scholars should be familiar with, or currenlty learning about, the Civil War
Pros
- The anticipatory set sparks pupil engagement by relating the topic to their personal thoughts and feelings
- Extension activities are provided
Cons
- Typos are present, but do not interfere with the overall understanding of the text
- The history video referenced does not have a direct link, and is difficult to locate on the general website listed