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My Brother’s Keeper: Virginia’s Civil War Diary by Mary Pope Osborne
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Theme: |
Abraham Lincoln
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Grades: |
6 - 8
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Subject: |
Social Studies
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Duration: |
Two class sessions
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Standards
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Virginia State Standards
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of the causes, major events and effects of the Civil War by
- Describing the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and Fredrick Douglass in events leading to and during the war.
- Using maps to explain critical developments in the war, including major battles.
- Describing the effects of war from the perspectives of Union and Confederate soldiers (including black soldiers), women, and slaves.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read or listen to portions of text from My Brother’s Keeper: Virginia’s Civil War Diary by Mary Pope Osborne.
- Find specific observations and differences from before, during and after the Battle at Gettysburg.
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