Lesson Plan

Civil War

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Historical poetry is lyrical in form and rich with content. After examining the differences between the Northern and Southern states before and during the U.S. Civil War, learners complete a Venn diagram and create an illustration of the differences between the opposing sides. They then write a poem based on their research and class discussion.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
the united states civil war, poetry, the confederacy, historical analysis
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Additional Tags
civil war, northern and southern states of u.s, u.s. civil war, programs
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Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage class members to present their poems at a school poetry slam
  • Poetry assignment may require more guidance than provided on the handout
Classroom Considerations
  • Designed for elementary readers but well-suited for middle schoolers as well
Pros
  • Uses a song from Rogers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma as an example of the poetic form
  • Provides differentiation options for struggling readers or English learners
Cons
  • None