Civil War

UNIT 8 11-20 DAYS Resources for teachers to aid classroom instruction that cover Texas History during the period 1861 - 1865. Brought to you by The Portal to Texas History

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Pacing

To meet the TEKS requirements while minimizing the amount of time spent in the unit, educators can focus solely on the following lessons (Approximately 6 - 8 class periods)

The Big Picture (1 class period)
Vocabulary (2 class periods)
What’s the Story? (1-2 class periods)
Causes of the War Guided Notes (1 class period)
Texas and the Civil War Stations (1–2 class periods)

Era Overview

When the Civil War broke out in 1861, tens of thousands of Anglo-Texans enlisted in the new Confederate armies. A small number of Texans – most notably those who served in Hood’s Brigade – fought in battles on the eastern front, in places like Virginia and Pennsylvania. But the vast majority of Texas soldiers served on the western front, with Confederate armies along the Mississippi River. Other Texans served the state’s home guard along the edges of Anglo-Texan settlements and Indian nations. Some Texans, however, particularly within German communities, resisted the Confederacy.

Texas itself was not the scene of major battles, which allowed the state to support the Confederate war effort in three key areas. First, Texas supplied food and clothing to Confederate armies, since Texas farms had not been devastated by battles or invading Union troops. Second, Texas used its border with Mexico to break through the Union blockade that the U.S. used to prevent the Confederacy from shipping its cotton abroad. Third, Texas became a place of refuge for Confederates seeking to hide from U.S. armies. This became particularly important to Confederate slaveholders who hoped to prevent their enslaved people from running to freedom behind Union lines. As a result, Confederates brought an estimated 50,000 enslaved people to Texas during the war, swelling the enslaved population of the state to 230,000 by 1865.

When the Confederacy lost the war in 1865, legalized slavery came to an end in Texas. On June 19, 1865 – celebrated today as “Juneteenth,” a national holiday – the U.S. Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery in Texas. Juneteenth marked a massive shift within the state, freed nearly a quarter of a million people, and began a process of remaking the state’s economic, political and social structures.

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Lessons

Most lessons contain downloadable and printable documents, activities, and other resources to aid in classroom instruction. Lesson materials are available in multiple formats and typically contain variations based on learning needs.

The Big Picture

In this one day lesson, students will identify and explain the key events, major themes, and defining characteristics of the Civil War era of Texas history.

Abraham Lincoln Sabine Pass Galveston The Confederate States of America The Union Gettysburg Antietam Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Mexico Emancipation Cotton Corn Blockade Emancipation Presidential Election of 1860 Battle of Galveston Sectionalism Secession Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will use answer bank nine response options determine items believe true Texas Civil War era. Students use prior knowledge previous unit accomplish task. In exit ticket, students will answer Multi-Select question identifying three statements demonstrate significance Texas Civil War. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will read passage written grade-level appropriate Lexile Level. After reading, students answer comprehension questions demonstrate understanding defining characteristics North South, unique role Texas played Civil War. Questions based 8th grade STAAR item types including Match Table Grid, Multi-Select, Short Constructed Response. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will read passage written grade-level appropriate Lexile Level key information presented bold lettering. After reading, students answer comprehension questions demonstrate understanding defining characteristics North South, unique role Texas played Civil War. Questions based 8th grade STAAR item types including Match Table Grid, Multi-Select, Short Constructed Response. Multiple-choice questions one answer option eliminated, Match Table Grid 2 answer options provided, Short Constructed Response provides sentence stems guide student responses. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will read passage written advanced Lexile level. After reading, students answer Short Constructed Response questions explain defining characteristics North South Civil War, explain Texas’ unique role war, explain significance outcome Civil War Texas United States.

Unit Plan # 1 45-60 min

How Do We Know What We Know?

In this one day, primary-source based lesson, students will use a set of primary source materials to examine significant events, topics, and points of view related to Texas history during the Civil War era.

Sam Houston Alexander Stephens General William B. Franklin Major General William C. Young J.A. Quintero Governor Vidsurri Refugees Slaves Confederates Fort Cobb Sherman Red River Matamoros Kerr County Slavery Tariff Cavalry Bombardment Battery Nueces Massacre Gainesville Hangings Battle of Galveston Secession Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will read excerpt article “State Gazette.” (Austin, Tex.), Saturday, April 20, 1861, discusses preparations Texans making event North South go war. Students explain kind information can learn time period based excerpt. In exit ticket, students will identify four six statements accurately represent different points view various topics related Civil War covered day’s lesson. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Primary Source Excerpts This printable material contains ten primary source excerpts various sources including newspapers, interviews, military reports, personal journal entries, speeches many different topics related Civil War. Students will use material complete work. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will choose 6 10 available primary source materials analyze, summarizing main idea making inferences era based information provided excerpt. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will choose 4 10 available primary source materials analyze, summarizing main idea making inferences era based information provided excerpt, using sentence stems guide inferences. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will choose 8 10 available primary source materials analyze, summarizing main idea making inferences era based information provided excerpt.

Unit Plan # 2 45-60 min

Vocabulary

In this two-day lesson, students will be able to identify, define and give an example of each vocabulary term within the context of the era of early Texas statehood.

Abraham Lincoln South Carolina Rio Grande Mexico Casualties Blockade Confederate States of America Emancipation Proclamation Emancipation Secession Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, “We will / I will” statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will self-assess prior knowledge four unit’s key terms determine level familiarity term, provide information term related meaning, possible. In exit ticket, students will use word bank different terms choose three five terms related major themes unit. They will highlight circle terms. Students create short, constructed response explaining chose one terms word bank. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Worksheet In printable assignment, students will provide definition, example reading, visual representation term. Foundation Worksheet In printable assignment, students will choose multiple choice options identify correct definition term create visual representation term. Advanced Worksheet In printable assignment, students will provide definition, example reading, antonym, visual representation term, use complete sentence. Optional Grade Level Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will match terms definitions, complete fill-in-the-blank statements terms, answer multi-part question based primary source excerpt. Optional Foundation Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will match terms definition 2 answers provided, choose multiple-choice options complete sentences using terms context, answer multi-part question based primary source excerpt one answer choice eliminated. Optional Advanced Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will match terms definitions, complete fill-in-the-blank statements terms, answer short-constructed response multi-part question based primary source excerpts.

Unit Plan # 3 90-165 min

What's the Story?

In this two-day lesson, students will examine six readings presenting significant events that took place during the Civil War and identify their significance to Texas history.

Abraham Lincoln Sam Houston John Bell Hood Terry’s Texas Rangers Robert E. Lee Galveston Sabine Pass Charleston, S.C. Fort Sumter Gettysburg Antietam Corpus Christi Rio Grande Gainesville Brownsville Union Confederacy Emancipation Proclamation Slavery Cotton Corn Blockade Election of 1860 Battle of Sabine Pass Battle of Galveston Battle of Palmito Ranch Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Antietam Juneteenth Emancipation Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will read excerpt “Official Records Union Confederate Navies War Rebellion” commending Texas officers Rangers part Battle Galveston. Students asked consider record can learn era based text. In exit ticket, students will put five events Civil War chronological order based readings. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will create short, constructed responses record date/dates timeframe, key information readings. They choose two options provided accurate description significance topic. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will complete chart choosing two options provided accurate description significance topic. Students choose 2 correct pieces information related event 3 possible answers. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will create short, constructed responses complete timeline recording date/dates timeframe, key details, significance events described reading. Grade Level Readings This printable materials contains set 6 short reading passages written 7th grade Lexile level containing information key events Civil War era. Foundations Readings This printable materials contains set 6 short reading passages written 7th grade Lexile level containing information key events Civil War era. Key information Foundations readings presented bold lettering. Advanced Readings This printable materials contains set 6 short reading passages written above-grade level Lexile level containing information key events Civil War era.

Unit Plan # 4 90-120 min

Who's Who of the Civil War

In this one or multi-day optional extension lesson, students will read passages about key people of the Civil War to identify and summarize each person’s significance to the era. This lesson includes multiple ways to interact with the materials including biographical fact sheets, a dinner party activity, “I have / Who has” and student worksheets.

Special Note: There are no required people in the TEKS specific to Texas in the Civil War. This lesson can be omitted in total or in part without missing state requirements.

Sam Houston Ben McCulloch John Bell Hood Albert Sidney Johnston Stand Watie James Throckmorton John “Rip” Ford Mollie Arlene Kirkland Bailey Harriet Glass Barrett Benjamin Franklin Terry Santos Benavides Abraham Lincoln Texas Rangers Mormons Robert E. Lee Huntsville Austin Kansas-Nebraska Act Compromise of 1850 1848 Oregon Bill Cavalry Infantry Slavery Battle of Pea Ridge Battle of Shiloh Battle of Wilson’s Creek Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Antietam Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Palmito Ranch Battle of Rowlett Station U.S.-Mexico War Secession Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will choose one point view options provided, create own, write journal entry chosen point view life like Civil War. In exit ticket, students will choose two people day’s lesson determine allies opponents era Civil War. Students justify claim based information readings. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. The warm-up exit ticket can used different responses multi-day versions lesson. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will use readings record important information person including from, role Civil War, one three significant facts achievements. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will use readings record important information person including role Civil War one two significant facts achievements. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will use readings record important information person including from, interesting significant background information, role Civil War, 3 significant facts achievements. Grade Level Readings This printable set readings eleven individuals significant Civil War Texas history. Readings written grade level Lexile level. Foundation Readings This printable set readings eleven individuals significant Civil War Texas history. Readings written grade level Lexile level include key information presented bold lettering. Advanced Readings This printable set readings eleven individuals significant Civil War Texas history. Readings written seventh grade Lexile level, includes challenging vocabulary phrasing. I / Who Has? This printable activity set clue cards significant person readings. Students must determine person based clues given. It appropriate levels. This activity meant completed together class take approximately 30 - 45 minutes. Dinner Party Activity In printable assignment, students will choose 4 people lesson invite fictional dinner. Students will explain choices complete several short activities based points view chosen guests, including explaining agreements disagreements might occur dinner, guest might respond series questions, dialogue guests. It appropriate levels can shortened accommodate needs diverse learners. These activities can assigned altogether (approximately 45 – 60 minutes), activity can shortened assigning one activities (20 - 30 minutes.) Biographical Fact Sheet In printable assignment, students examine one specific person Who’s Who readings record significant information reading. It appropriate levels. This worksheet appropriate levels can adapted require less writing. (Approximately 45 – 60 minutes.)

Extension 45-180 min

Causes of the Civil War

In this one day guided notes lesson, students examine seven key events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War and determine the role that slavery and sectionalism played in each event.

Dred Scott Abraham Lincoln John Brown Missouri California Maine Washington D.C. Charleston, South Carolina Fort Sumter Kansas Nebraska Harper’s Ferry, Virginia Utah New Mexico Slavery Missouri Compromise Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act Dred Scott Case Raid on Harper’s Ferry Bleeding Kansas Election of 1860 Secession Sectionalism Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will analyze primary source excerpt State Texas Declaration Secession identify summarize least one grievance listed document. In exit ticket, students will complete three sentence stems write complete explanation primary cause Civil War, provide information one event lesson demonstrates cause. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer short constructed response questions sentence stems provided identify North South likely responded events explain events increased sectional tension leading Civil War. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer short constructed response questions sentence stems provided response options choose finish question order identify North South likely responded events explain events increased sectional tension leading Civil War. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer short constructed response questions event identify North South likely responded events explain events increased sectional tension leading Civil War. Advanced work includes additional optional activity students directed create timeline causes Civil War based information provided lesson.

Unit Plan # 5 45-60 min

Texas and the Civil War

In this one- to two-day lesson students will examine various aspects of Texas role in the Confederacy during the Civil War including the significant battles that took place in Texas, the Texas economy, Prisoner-of-War camps, Texas Unionists, Texan soldiers in the war, and Southern refugees to Texas.

To complete the lesson in one class period and only focus on material in the TEKS, limit the lesson to Station 1: Civil War Battles in Texas.

Terry’s Texas Rangers Hood’s Texas Brigade Benjamin Franklin Terry John Bell Hood Louis T. Wigfall Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder Edmund Kirby Smith Santos Benavides John “Rip” Ford Camp Ford Tyler Galveston Sabine Pass Palmito Ranch Brownsville Fort Griffin Camp Ford Nueces River Gainesville Harriet Lane Warship Blockade Cotton Corn Rio Grande Trade Mexican ports Nueces Massacre Great Hanging at Gainesville Battle of Shiloh Battle of Perryville Battle of Murfreesboro Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Chattanooga. Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Antietam Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will examine map depicting location battles Civil War across three different theaters war. Based observations map, students make inferences Civil War likely affected Texas. In exit ticket, students will complete three sentence stems create response writing prompt asking Texas’ unique role Civil War. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Stations This printable material includes four stations information variety topics related Texas’ role Civil War. Students will use stations complete worksheet. In order shorten lesson address information directly required TEKS, focus Station 1: Civil War Battles Texas. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will complete graphic organizers note-taking options provided students choose from, well short, constructed response questions sentence stems guide student responses. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will complete graphic organizers note-taking options provided spaces students choose from, well short, constructed response questions sentence stems response options guide student responses. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer short, constructed response questions complete graphic organizers record key information station.

Unit Plan # 6 45-90 min

Emancipation Proclamation Extension

In this one day, optional extension lesson, students will analyze excerpts of the Emancipation Proclamation to identify its purpose, limitations, and significance.

Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will view map political boundaries United States Civil War making observations slavery U.S. war based map. In exit ticket, students will read excerpt Texas newspaper article discussing Emancipation Proclamation determine author’s meaning text. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice, multi-select, short constructed response question three primary source excerpts. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice multi-select questions one answer option eliminated, short constructed response question sentence stems response options provided three primary source excerpts. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will Students answer short constructed response questions three primary source excerpts.

Extension 45-60 min

Secession Extension

In this optional one-day extension lesson, students will analyze a primary source text explaining the primary reasons why the people of Texas voted in favor of secession from the Union.

Abraham Lincoln State of Texas Declaration of Secession South Carolina secession Texas secession Secession convention Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will analyze small portion primary source text used lesson practice identifying summarizing main idea excerpt. In exit ticket, students will observe political cartoon related secession. Using context images symbolism cartoon, determine whether illustrator likely supported opposed secession. Students provide evidence image support answer. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice, multi-select, short constructed response questions related primary source materials. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice multi-select questions one answer choice eliminated, short constructed response questions sentence stem response options provided. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will answer short constructed response questions related primary source materials. Primary Source Excerpts This printable material provides set four primary source excerpt cards “State Texas Declaration Secession.” The document also includes four modern day translation cards students will match appropriate excerpt card enhance comprehension.

Extension 45-60 min

Texas Today

In this one-day lesson, students examine the history and significance of Juneteenth, celebrating the day that news of emancipation arrived in Texas.

Gordon Granger Opal Lee Joseph Biden Galveston Freedmen’s Bureau Emancipation Juneteenth Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will view image contemporary musician plays traditional West African instrument called bala Juneteenth performance Library Congress. Students make observations image inferences relate Texas Today Juneteenth. Information image provided caption guide student observations. In exit ticket, students will read variety characteristics descriptions provided graphic organizer. Students identify four nine characteristics best represent describe Juneteenth significance. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice, multi-select, short, constructed response questions based reading passages Emancipation Proclamation, General Order Number 3, Juneteenth. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice, multi-select, short, constructed response questions based reading passages Emancipation Proclamation, General Order Number 3, Juneteenth. Questions multiple answer options one answer choice eliminated. Short, constructed response questions sentence stems response options guide responses. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will answer short, constructed response questions based reading passages Emancipation Proclamation, General Order Number 3, Juneteenth.

Unit Plan # 7 45 min

Looking Ahead

In this one day lesson, students will analyze Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address to make observations and inferences about Lincoln’s goals for the country as the Civil War came to a close.

Abraham Lincoln Second Inaugural Address Lincoln's Second Inauguration Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will consider approach end war dealing Southern states rebelled president 1865. Students given questions consider including: Would allow South come back country? Would requirements return? Would punishment people rebelled, welcomed back country? What happen newly freed people? In exit ticket, students will consider Southern Confederate and/or newly freed Black Texan view end war, potential hopes might country moving forward. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice, multi-select, paper-adapted version hot spot, short, constructed response questions sentence stems guide responses. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will answer multiple-choice multi-select questions one answer option eliminated, paper-adapted version hot spot question, short, constructed response questions sentence stems guide student responses. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will answer short, constructed response questions analyzing primary source excerpts, identifying main ideas providing supporting evidence text.

Unit Plan # 8 45-60 min

Study Guide and Flashcards

In this one day review lesson, students will review key terms, concepts, people, and events of the Civil War in preparation for a unit test.

Abraham Lincoln Sam Houston Robert E. Lee Gordon Granger Gulf of Mexico Brownsville Sabine Pass Galveston Palmito Ranch Rio Grande Emancipation Proclamation Slavery Westward Expansion Blockade Election of 1860 Battle of Sabine Pass Battle of Galveston Battle of Palmito Ranch Juneteenth Secession Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading, taking notes, answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Flash Cards This printable material provides set flash cards information key people, places, events, terms, topics unit. The material can printed, cards cut out, used enhance student information recognition recall. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will identify key concepts topics Civil War think likely Unit 8 test based graphic organizer providing nine possible topic options. They will choose every option (several options present themes topics earlier units relevant Civil War.) In exit ticket, students will complete prompts graphic organizer self-assessing preparedness Unit 8 test. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit back. Student Work In printable assignment, students will use word bank match 10 key terms best description; students match 6 cause statements correct effect; students answer 7 practice test questions based 8th Grade STAAR item types including Multi-Select, Match Table Grid, paper-adapted versions Hot Spot. Short, Constructed Response questions contain sentence stems guide responses. Foundation Student Work In printable assignment, students will choose best description three possible options key term related unit; students match 6 cause statements correct effect two answer options provided; students answer 7 practice test questions based 8th Grade STAAR item types including Multi-Select, Match Table Grid, paper-adapted versions Hot Spot. Questions multiple answer options one answer eliminated. The Short, Constructed Response option provides sentence stems response options guide student responses. Advanced Student Work In printable assignment, students will use word bank 12 possible options match 10 key terms best description; students match 8 cause statements correct effect; students answer 7 practice test questions based 8th Grade STAAR item types including Multi-Select, Match Table Grid, paper-adapted versions Hot Spot.

Review 45-60 min

Review Mind Map

In this one-day review lesson, students will create a visual representation of terms and concepts from the unit in a mind map. Students will be able to identify how information from the unit is connected by making connections between terms on a mind map.

Review 45-60 min

Review Bingo Game

In this optional, one-day review lesson, students will review key terms, ideas, people, places, events, and major themes of the Civil War by playing Bingo using terms from the unit and clues about each term.

Review 45-60 min

Maps

We've assembled the following list of maps that are applicable to the Civil War Unit.

[Civil] War maps and diagrams

"Map shows forts, towns, railroads, and rivers in the vicinity of Annapolis, Key West, the Mississippi River, Chesapeake Bay and vicinity, Charleston, New Orleans, Savannah, Mobile Bay, the United States, Cairo, Pensacola Bay, Galveston Bay, Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Washington, D.C., and Harpers Ferry."

Map showing the comparative area of the Northern and Southern states east of the Rocky Mountains, 1861

"Map shows states, territories, major cities, and regional boundaries in the eastern half of the mid-nineteenth century United States."

H.H. Lloyd & Co's. campaign military charts showing the principal strategic places of interest

"Map shows major cities, military outposts, boundary lines for Old California, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Includes dates in notes on boundary lines."

Map showing the distribution of slaves in the Southern States

"Map shows distribution of enslaved peoples, state and territorial boundaries, and major cities; agricultural products for the southern states on inset. Includes table of statistics and key to map."

Military map of the United States & Territories : showing the location of the military posts, arsenals, navy yards, & ports of entry

"Map shows the location of military posts, arsenals, naval yards, and ports. Insets: "Key West," "Pensacola" and "Perdido" bays. Includes supplement showing locations of military operations."

Colton's United States : showing the military stations, forts & c.

"Map shows mid-nineteenth century United States geography, states, cities, and military installations. Relief shown by hachures."

Lloyd's Military Maps, Showing the Principal Places of Interest, compiled from official data by Egbert L. Viele and Charles Haskins, Military and Civil Engineers. Published under the auspices of the American Geographical and Statistical Society

"Lloyd's Military Maps, Showing the Principal Places of Interest, compiled from official data by Egbert L. Viele and Charles Haskins, Military and Civil Engineers."

Map of the United States, showing the territory in possession of the Federal Union, January 1864

"Map shows mid-nineteenth century United States geography, states, cities, and military installations. Relief shown by hachures."

How the war commenced and how near it is ended

"Map shows, by color, the territories "claimed by the confederates in 1861," "in the military possession of the Confederates in 1861," "reclaimed from rebellion by the Federal Union," and 'remaining in possession of the Rebels January, 1864.'"

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Preview of the Civil War

A short introductory video to the Civil War Unit. Includes worksheets and/or other attachments.

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Secession

The secession of Texas from the United States, covering: John Brown’s Raid, The Election of 1860, Texas and Secession.

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Civil War

The U.S. Civil War, covering: War Breaks Out, Texans in the Confederate Armies Life on the Homefront, End of War, End of Slavery.

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