This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle/high school students studying Civil War guided reading task explores the end of Reconstruction, the tumultuous period from 1865 to 1877, marked by the challenges of rebuilding the South and protecting the rights of newly freed African Americans. Perfect for your US History programs.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Students will explore topics such as:

• The contentious presidential election of 1876 and the Compromise of 1877.
• The withdrawal of federal troops from the South and the rollback of civil rights gains.
• The rise of Jim Crow laws and circumvention of the 14th and 15th Amendments.
• The increase in racial violence and intimidation by groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
• The lasting impact on civil rights and racial justice discussions in the United States.

Enhance comprehension with interactive activities such as dual coding, annotations, and thought-provoking questions tailored to both middle and high school students. This resource provides a rich understanding of a period marked by political compromise, social regression, and the enduring struggle for racial equality.

Common Core Outcomes:

• For Grades 6-8:

  • Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

• For Grades 9-12:

  • Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading is an immensely effective strategy for literacy and comprehension in history class. This process will deepen students' understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and improve their capacity to extract and synthesize important information from texts. Through collaborative discussions and exposure to diverse sources, guided reading fosters active participation, enhances vocabulary, and improves reading fluency. Elevate your students’ literacy skills as they explore a period that continues to shape the ongoing dialogue about racial justice and equality in America!

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