The U.S. Civil War CA | Culminating Activities 169- Clara Barton
- General Grant
- General Lee
- a civilian watching the Battle of Manassas
- Confederate President Jefferson Davis
Allow students to share their writing with the class and ask each
other questions. Remember to expand on each student’s response
using richer and more complex language, including, if possible,
any read-aloud vocabulary.
Make a Scene Depicting Juneteenth
Materials: Drawing paper, drawing tools
Explain to students that they will draw and color a scene that
depicts the holiday Juneteenth they heard about in the read-aloud
“The End of the War”. Remind students that this is the oldest
known celebration recognizing the end of slavery, and that it
began in the state of Texas in the year 1865. Review with students
that when people celebrate Juneteenth, they may do so with a
picnic or family gathering, feasting, performing, and/or praying.
You may wish to further explain that this holiday has grown in
importance over time, and that today it stands for education,
achievement, self-improvement, and taking a moment to refl ect
and plan for the future. Explain to students that they will be asked
to give their drawing a title and caption. To further support this
activity, after students have completed the drawing activity, they
may be divided up into groups to perform skits of this important
holiday based on their drawings. Finally, explain to students that
when they perform their skits, they must use one core vocabulary
word in their dialogue.Red Cross Volunteer
Invite a volunteer from the local Red Cross to come in and talk
with your class about the work that s/he does with the Red Cross.
You may help your students formulate questions to ask the guest
speaker.