This is an informational text writing unit about the American Civil War. The unit focuses on the causes of the war, some of the key battles and the outcomes of the war including the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write five paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.
NO PREP is needed!
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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LKS2 American Civil War - Display, Research, Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about the American Civil War. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying the Civil War or U.S. History. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the American Civil War. There are 37 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the time period. Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Finally, there is an informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about the American Civil War. For a digital version of this bundle that can be completed on tablets, computers and phones check out my American Civil War Distance Learning Display, Sorting, Close Read & Writing Bundle. We specialise in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great activities check out [Creative Primary Literacy](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Irvine109)!
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LKS2 History - American Civil War Reading Comprehension & Informational Text Writing Bundle
Two great activities that would span four lessons about the American Civil War. The unit focuses on the causes of the war, some of the key battles and the outcomes of the war including the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 who are learning about the American Civil War, the abolishment of slavery or Abraham Lincoln. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is an informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about the American Civil War. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great activities check out [Creative Primary Literacy](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Irvine109)!
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