Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Lesson on Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Aim: What happened in the Underground Railroad? 
Bell Ringer: Journal 4 – Frederick Douglas was an exceptional orator. Write a short speech about something Mr. Douglas might have said.  
Objectives:  
  1. Students will review the causes and consequences of the Civil War.  
  1. Students will identify the functions of the Underground Railroad. 
Agenda:  
  1. Bell Ringer (10 min) / Grade V4.31-32 
  1. Review V4.32 (10 min) 
  1. Brainpop: Underground Railroad / Activity: Graphic Organizer (10 min) 

  1. Activity: Cut out compromise scenario cards (Attachment D) and place them in a hat or other container. Have students pick out a scenario card from the hat and “become” that persona. Ask students to respond in writing, then discuss as a class:  

o Explain whether your persona would agree or disagree with the following: Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, election of Abraham Lincoln.  

o Have students in their personas participate in a moving spectrum discussion. Place signs that say “Strongly Agree,” “Agree,” “Disagree,” and “Strongly Disagree” around the room.  
  1. Ask students to move to the side of the room with the sign that they feel best applies to their persona based on the following prompts: 
  2. i. The Missouri Compromise is an effective solution to the issue of slavery’s expansion. 
  3. ii. The Compromise of 1850 is fair to all sides. 
  4. iii. The Dred Scott decision is a fair and balanced Supreme Court decision. 
  5. iv. Lincoln’s election will strengthen the nation. 
  1. Quiz Review (10 min) 

Home Learning: Study for the quiz. 

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