Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

The U.S. Civil War 3 | The Controversy Over Slavery 41

Core Vocabulary

abolitionists, n. People who worked to abolish, or end, slavery

Example: The abolitionists met together often to talk about their plans

to end slavery.

Variation(s): abolitionist

agriculture, n. The science of producing crops; farming

Example: Joey studied agriculture in college so he could learn how to

produce more food on his family farm.

Variation(s): none

cotton, n. Soft, white fi bers that surround the seeds of a cotton plant

Example: Little wisps of cotton blew off the cotton plants and fl ew

through the air.

Variation(s): none

economy, n. The system by which people produce and trade goods

Example: Americans and people in other countries help make the U.S.

economy stronger when they buy goods produced within the United

States.

Variation(s): economies

factories, n. Buildings where goods are manufactured, or made

Example: There are many toy factories around the world that produce

children’s toys for people to buy.

Variation(s): factory

At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned?

Internet connection; computer

with speakers (optional, but

this exercise may require

advanced preparation) 10

Essential Background Information

or Terms

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud The Controversy Over Slavery Image Cards 2–5;U.S. map^15

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Comprehension Questions Image Cards 2–5^10

Word Work: Economy chart paper, chalkboard, or whiteboard 5

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions

The North and the South

T-Chart

Instructional Master 3B-1

(optional);

chart paper, chalkboard, or

whiteboard^20

Civil War Journal Instructional Master 3B-2

Domain–Related Trade Book