Civil War Exam Study Guide- Test on Monday, November 25! (SPI's 5.5.1-5.5.2)

I've attached the study guide for the exam on Monday. Please prepare yourself! Thanks! Civil War Exam Study Guide

Clara Barton- The Angel of the Battlefield (SPI- 5.5.2)

On Thursday of this week, we will be examining the contributions of Clara Barton, famous Civil War nurse and eventual founder of the American Red Cross. We will perform a close read over a primary source sample of one of her diary entries and complete a form evaluating the document. Students will also be given a short writing prompt relating to the material. The document, evaluation form, and writing prompt are attached below. Evaluate That Document

Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant- Generals During the Civil War (SPI- 5.5.2)

Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant were very famous generals during the American Civil War. I've attached copies of the informational text samples as well as discussion questions for each. Robert E. Lee Biography Analysis
Ulysses S. Grant Biography Analysis

Frederick Douglass (SPI- 5.5.2)

We also learned about a famous slave turned abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. We learned some very important facts about this incredible figure in American history. I've attached a short biography as well as a close read activity with text dependent questions relating to his early life. The text selection is taken from his most famous work, Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave. Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass Text
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The Dred Scott Case- Tensions Before the War (SPI 5.5.2)

Another famous figure that we must recognize in this unit is Roger Taney, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during a very infamous trial. We analyzed the trial in great detail, constructed summaries of the trial, and answered text-dependent questions over a text based on the trial. The activity used in class is attached below. Dred Scott Case Analysis

War Leaders Compared: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis (SPI 5.5.2)

This week in class we have been learning about several important military and non-military leaders of the Civil War. The first two that we compared were the presidents of both the Union and the Confederacy, Abraham Lincoln (Union) and Jefferson Davis (Confederacy). I've attached the informational text selection as well as the discussion questions that we used to accompany this lesson. war leaders compared
lincoln and Davis points to consider
lincoln and Davis challenge questions

North and South Writing Prompt- Due Date Extended!

The North and South writing prompt guidelines are listed below and the due date has been extended to Friday, October 15. North and South Writing Prompt

The North and South During the Pre-Civil War Era- S.P.I- 5.5.1

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, we have been comparing and contrasting the North and the South prior to the Civil War. On both days, we analyzed informational text and students were asked to summarize each paragraph of the text in one sentence. Also, they should complete the accompanying questions for both text samples. The South- Old Times Were Not Forgotten
South Points to Consider
North Before the War- Expanding Frontiers
North Points to Consider
North Challenges

Government Test Tomorrow!

Tomorrow we will be having our test over U.S. Government. Please use the attached study guide if you have misplaced yours. Government Study Guide key