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Overview In this experience, students read the first verse of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again” and summarize the song's main idea. Then, they learn about the causes, major events, and people of the Civil War. Next, they examine the Emancipation Proclamation and explain its importance. Finally, they research a topic related to Abraham Lincoln and write a short informational text about what they learn. If you have access to leveled readers related to the Civil War or Abraham Lincoln, assign them to students in parallel with this experience. Estimated duration: 45-90 minutes, depending on how much time you want to give students to research and write their informational texts Vocabulary words: Objectives
The conflict between states where slavery was legal and states where it was illegal continued to grow. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate, won the presidential election. Lincoln opposed the spread of slavery into new U.S. territories. He did not win any Southern states in the election. After Lincoln won, several Southern states began to secede, or leave the United States. The Civil War began soon after. In this experience, you will learn about the war.
Objectives
War is difficult for everyone involved. Soldiers leave their families behind to go fight. Sometimes people’s homes are destroyed. There are often shortages of food, clothing, or other daily items.
The song “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again” was popular during the Civil War. Read the first verse of the song. You can also listen to an early recording from 1898.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again
By Patrick Gilmore
When Johnny comes marching home again
Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll give him a hearty welcome then
Hurrah! Hurrah!
The men will cheer and the boys will shout
The ladies they will all turn out
And we'll all feel gay
When Johnny comes marching home.
Summarize the main idea of the song.
People on the home front miss relatives and friends who are away fighting in the war, and they are eager for the soldiers to come home. If appropriate, ask students to think about how families might feel when someone they care about is far away during a war. Do not require students to share personal experiences.
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