Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

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