The U.S. Civil War 7 | Robert E. Lee 101
Core Vocabulary
advisors, n. People who give advice
Example: I asked my parents to be my advisors when I couldn’t decide
whether or not to play on the soccer team.
Variation(s): advisor
frail, adj. Weak; fragile
Example: Daniel helps his frail grandfather take care of his garden.
Variation(s): frailer, frailest
general, n. A military offi cer of high rank or position
Example: The army general had many awards decorating his uniform.
Variation(s): generals
oath, n. A promise made before witnesses
Example: Before you testify in court, you must take an oath to tell the
truth.
Variation(s): oaths
wasteland, n. An area that is devastated, or destroyed, by something,
such as a fl ood, storm, or war
Example: The fi rst battle of the Civil War turned the city of Manassas,
Virginia, into a wasteland.
Variation(s): wastelands
At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes
Introducing the Read-Aloud
What Have We Already Learned?
10
Purpose for Listening
Presenting the Read-Aloud Robert E. Lee U.S. map^15
Discussing the Read-Aloud
Comprehension Questions 10
Word Work: Advisors 5
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day
Extensions
Somebody Wanted But So Then Instructional Master 7B-1
20
Civil War Journal Instructional Master 7B-2