Theme:

Slavery and the Civil War

This literature circle unit was designed for use in a fifth grade classroom. The main focus is based around the Civil War and Slavery. Concepts of the Underground Railroad receive great emphasis, as well as the battle between Confederate and Union Soldiers. Abraham Lincoln’s importance during this time period is also taken into consideration.

Within this unit, use may be made of five reading level circles. For the second to early third grade circle there is an array of information covering all of the previously mentioned topics. The fourth grade circle is basically focused around information involved with slavery and the Underground Railroad. Within the fifth grade circle the primary focus lies within the experiences of slaves during the Civil War. The sixth grade circle contends, for the majority, to concepts involved with the Underground Railroad.