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- Flip Book: The U.S. Civil War (.pdf)
- Image Cards: The U.S. Civil War (.pdf)
- Read-Aloud Supplemental Guide: The U.S. Civil War (.pdf)
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Over three weeks, second graders listen to stories about the United States Civil War. Informational texts explore the war, slavery, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Clara Barton, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Ulysses S. Grant. Each lesson offers word work and extension opportunities in the classroom and at home.
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civil war, the united states civil war, the united states, american history, america, harriet tubman, slavery, abraham lincoln, wars, the underground railroad, robert e. lee, clara barton, the emancipation proclamation, ulysses s. grant, reading, read-alouds, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading
Instructional Ideas
- Make homework optional or plan time in the classroom for pupils to finish
- Browse the unit for teaching tips and additional resources to enhance the learning experience
Classroom Considerations
- The ninth unit in a series of 12 read-aloud anthologies created by Core Knowledge
- Have a projection device handy for viewing images
- Plan time to make copies and collect materials specific to lessons
Pros
- Combines social studies with English language arts, creating an interdisciplinary learning experience
- The unit is well organized, full of details, and easy-to-follow lesson plans
Cons
- None