Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

The U.S. Civil War 9 | The Emancipation Proclamation 123

Core Vocabulary

abolished, v. Did away with; ended

Example: I had a nightmare that schools had abolished summer

vacation.

Variation(s): abolish, abolishes, abolishing

Cabinet, n. A group of people who give advice to the president; advisors

Example: President Lincoln’s Cabinet helped him make decisions.

Variation(s): Cabinets

emancipation, n. The act of releasing, or setting free

Example: The class wanted emancipation from weekend homework.

Variation(s): emancipations

proclamation, n. An offi cial announcement

Example: The principal made a proclamation that all honor students

would receive free ice cream in the cafeteria.

Variation(s): proclamations

scroll, n. A rolled piece of parchment, or paper

Example: Susan rolled the note into a tiny scroll and hid it behind her

bookshelf.

Variation(s): scrolls

At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned?

10

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud The Emancipation Proclamation Image Card 11U.S. map;^15

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Comprehension Questions 10

Word Work: Abolished 5

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions

Image Review

Timeline Image Card 15 20

Civil War Journal Instructional Master 9B-1