Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

112 The U.S. Civil War 8 | Clara Barton

 Prior to listening to “Clara Barton,” orally identify what they

know and have learned about General Robert E. Lee

Core Vocabulary

compassionate, adj. Caring; having or showing sympathy or pity

Example: Julianne should be a veterinarian, because she is so

compassionate toward animals.

Variation(s): none

countless, adj. Too numerous to count

Example: The stars in the sky are countless.

Variation(s): none

disasters, n. Events that cause a lot of destruction and pain

Example: The Red Cross quickly responds after natural disasters such

as tornadoes and earthquakes have occurred.

Variation(s): disaster

wounded, n. People who are injured

Example: After the fi re, the wounded were transported quickly to the

hospital.

Variation(s): none

At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned? Image Card 12

Making Predictions About the Read-Aloud 10

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud Clara Barton world map or globe;U.S. map^15

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Comprehension Questions 10

Word Work: Wounded 5

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions

Timeline Image Cards 13, 14 20

Civil War Journal Instructional Master 8B-1