Introduce a lesson on Civil War slang to your class of fresh fish. After looking at pictures from the Civil War and examining the list of slang terms, young historians write a letter to a family member as if they are a Union soldier or a Grayback. Be sure to tell learners to include some slang terms in their letters as they become as fit as a fiddle in using the words. This resource is just plain hunkey dorey!

Concepts

civil war, slang words, friendly letters

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Tailor the list of slang words to make it appropriate for the class
• Search the Internet for more Civil War slang to expand the learning experience

Classroom Considerations

• Clarify the importance of writing letters in first person
• Some words may be confusing for learners to understand

Pros

• A list of slang words is included as well as multiple assessment opportunities

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.5.3.a W.6.3.a W.7.3.a