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7th Grade Cyberlesson
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Child Soldiers in the American Civl War
Cyberlesson created by Nathan Massicotte
Introduction
• It is 1865. The United States is at war with itself and the future of the country hangs in the balance. But as a teenager, what can you do? What should you do? Take care of your family as your father fights? Or could you make the ultimate sacrifice and go to war?
• You are about to read Pink and Say, the true story of two teenage Union soldiers and their experiences in the Civil War. The tale has been passed down from generation to generation and now onto your eyes. May it never be forgotten.
Resources
• Pen/pencil
• Frayer model vocabulary sheets
• Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco
• K-W-L Chart
• Active Reader Report
• Computer/Internet Access
Before Reading--Vocabulary
• Use the website www.dictionary.com to complete your Frayer model vocabulary sheet for the words marauder and mahogany.
• Then go to the website http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/getteducation/bcast04/04activities/activity07.htm
and complete Frayer sheets for the following words: Union, Confederacy, and hardtack.
• With a partner, complete the K section of your K-W-L Chart with anything that you know about the role of children in the Civil War and the W section with questions that you might want to explore.
• Visit the website to learn about the role of child soldiers during the Civil War, then complete the L section of your organizer:
• http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/learning_history/children_civilwar/child_soldiers.cfm
• http://www.civilwarhome.com/boysinwar.htm
Before Reading--Child Soldiers During the
Civl War
During Reading
• As you read, continue to fill out your K-W-L sheet with what you have learned from reading.
• Use at least 3 active reading strategies as you read and record where you used them and how they helped you to better understand the text on your Active Reader Report.
After Reading
• Click here to post your after reading thoughts to our online message board. Sign in, then click on your group number and post your ideas. You must post at least two times. Ask important open-ended questions, share your thoughts and ideas, discuss any points of confusion and raise questions that you might want to explore further. Refer to the online discussion rubric for further instructions.
Beyond Reading
• Choose from the following activities:• Imagine that you are Say, returning home after being held prisoner in Andersonville. Write a letter in his
voice to President Lincoln about your experiences in the war and at the prison camp.
• Write a poem from two voices from the points of view of Pink and Say.
• Visit the author’s page for Patricia Polacco. After reading the Who am I section, write 10 questions that you would ask her if you were to interview her. Questions can be about her life, Pink and Say, or any of her other books.e
• Visit the following websites and design a pamphlet for anyone visiting Andersonville today. Include at least 10 interesting/important facts from the history of the prison camp.
• http://www.civilwarhome.com/andersonville.htm
• http://www.nps.gov/ande/historyculture/index.htm
Rubric--Before Reading
CriteriaScore Point
2Score Point
1Score Point
0
Before Reading--
Vocabulary
Frayer Model sheets are completed for all words and
show in depth understanding of the usage oand meaning of all of the
words.
Frayer Model sheets are mostly completed and show some understanding of the usage and meaning of the
words.
Frayer Model sheets are incomplete or show little or
no understanding of the usage and meaning of the
words
Before Reading--KWL
Chart is complete. K demonstrates level of prior
knowledge. W contains thoughtful and provocative
questions. L shows excellent evidence of student learning.
Chart is complete. K demonstrates prior
knowledge. W may contain some thoughtful questions. L may show some evidence of
student learning.
Chart is incomplete or show little or no growth from
prior knowledge.
Rubric--During Reading/After Reading
CriteriaScore Point
2Score Point
1Score Point
0
During Reading--Active Reader
Report
Report shows thoughtful and appropriate use of at
least 3 Active Reading Strategies to build and enhance meaning while
reading.
Report shows use of 3 or fewer Active Reading
Strategies, but purpose or effectiveness may be
unclear.
Report is incomplete or shows little or no use of
Active Reading Strategies.
After Reading--Online Posting
Student has posted at least twice online. Posts are
thoughtful and ask interesting questions. Posts
also respond to and are connected with other students’ entries and
questions.
Student has posted at least twice online. Posts are thoughtful but may be
disconnected from other students’ entries. Questions
are not necessarily raised and/or answered.
Student has posted less than twice or has posted
inappropriately.
Rubric--Beyond Reading
• Total Points ___/10
CriteriaScore Point
2Score Point
1Score Point
0
Beyond Reading
Student’s beyond reading activity extends the text and demonstrates an increased
knowledge and understanding of the Civil
War.
Student’s beyond reading activity is only loosely connected to the text
and/or only somewhat demonstrates an increased understanding of the Civil
War
Student did not complete a beyond reading activity
Credits
• Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco
• www.dictionary.com
• http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/getteducation/bcast04/04activities/activity07.htm
• http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/learning_history/children_civilwar/child_soldiers.cfm
• http://www.civilwarhome.com/boysinwar.htm
• http://www.patriciapolacco.com
• http://www.civilwarhome.com/andersonville.htm
• http://www.nps.gov/ande/historyculture/index.htm