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:
- Students will review the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
- Students will identify the functions of the Underground Railroad.
Agenda:
- Bell Ringer (10 min) / Grade V4.31-32
- Review V4.32 (10 min)
- Brainpop: Underground Railroad / Activity: Graphic Organizer (10 min)
- 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.
- 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:
- i. The Missouri Compromise is an effective solution to the issue of slavery’s expansion.
- ii. The Compromise of 1850 is fair to all sides.
- iii. The Dred Scott decision is a fair and balanced Supreme Court decision.
- iv. Lincoln’s election will strengthen the nation.
- Quiz Review (10 min)
Home Learning: Study for the quiz.
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