Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

134 The U.S. Civil War 10 | Ulysses S. Grant

 Share writing with others

 Prior to listening to “Ulysses S. Grant,” orally identify what they

know and have learned about Robert E. Lee

Core Vocabulary

ammunition, n. Material fi red from weapons

Example: The army tank was full of ammunition.

Variation(s): none

defeat, n. Failure to win

Example: Len’s soccer team experienced a disappointing defeat when

the opposing team scored three goals and his team scored none.

Variation(s): defeats

rations, n. Amounts of food or provisions set aside for each person

Example: There were just enough rations in the space station for the

three astronauts.

Variation(s): ration

surrendered, v. Yielded or gave something up to another

Example: Walter fi nally surrendered the remote control to his brother.

Variation(s): surrender, surrenders, surrendering

Yankees, n. Union soldiers during the Civil War; people from the northern

states

Example: Lisa’s friends in Virginia called her family Yankees because

they were from Massachusetts.

Variation(s): Yankee

At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned?

10

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud Ulysses S. Grant U.S. map^15

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Comprehension Questions Image Card 16 10

Word Work: Defeat^5

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions

Civil War Journal Instructional Master 10B-1

Venn Diagram 20

chart paper, chalkboard, or

whiteboard

Multiple Meaning Word Activity:

Post Poster 4M (Post)