Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

The U.S. Civil War 6A | The War Begins 97

Use a Word Parts activity for follow-up. Directions: The –ian is

often added to a noun or an adjective to form the name of the

person who performs an activity associated with that word. For

example, civilians are people who are civil members of society, or

are regular citizens. A comedian is someone who uses comedy.

I will name a person. Think about the word that you hear before

the –ian ending to help you describe what the person does.

Remember to answer in complete sentences.

1. musician (music; A musician is someone who plays music.)


2. magician (magic; A magician is someone who is skilled in
   magic.)


3. politician (politics; A politician is someone who works in
   politics.)


4. mathematician (mathematics; A mathematician is someone
   who is skilled in mathematics.)

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day