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Battle of Stones River
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grades
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4, 5, 6
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subjects
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language arts, social studies
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time allotted
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30 minutes
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setting
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classroom
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group size
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no limit
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skills
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silent reading using context clues with vocabulary words
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methods
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students will read silently using context clues within the story to gain an understanding of key facts about the Civil War and the Battle of Stones River.
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materials
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copy of the story “Battle of Stones River”
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keywords
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ammunition
battle
bayonet
Bragg
brogans
cannon
cartridge
Confederate
fort
hardtack
housewife
knapsack
rations
Rosecrans
scout
secession
Union
volunteers
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Objectives
At the end of this activity, students will be able to:
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Background Information
Please refer to the background information on the Battle of Stones River at the beginning of the unit. Vocabulary words will have been looked up in a dictionary. Definitions are determined and checked within the class group.
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Activity
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Discuss vocabulary.
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Hand out exercise. (This activity can be used toward the end of the unit being taught. It could be used as an assessment).
view exercise online
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