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Caring, trustworthiness, and responsibility—these are only a few character traits in focus of a lesson based on stories from the Civil War era. Class members explore several influential lives while reading biographies that highlight their positive character traits. Working collaboratively, learners take part in a grand discussion to identify traits and provide textual evidence for proof.
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Instructional Ideas
- Post discussion questions on a classroom blog
- Review how to mark the text during the first biography read-aloud to aid in the small group biography assignment
- Create a packet compiled of each handout for easy referencing throughout the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies
Pros
- The lesson sparks critical thinking and dialogue about positive character traits and role models
- Provides an optional activity to extend the learning experience
Cons
- Grammatical errors are present, but do not take away from the overall meaning
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