4/9/2015: Unofficial End to the U.S. Civil War

April 9 is celebrated as the unofficial end of the American Civil War.  On this date 150 years ago

Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General, and future U.S. president, Ulysses S. Grant.  Civil War history is filled with inspirational figures.

Have you talked about Harriet Tubman with your class?  You can learn more about this inspirational African-American woman with my original 6-page reader Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Your class will learn a number of interesting facts about Harriet Tubman, an African-American woman who helped slaves to freedom during the Civil War. This book is a third-grade level P reader and includes two accompanying worksheets.

Specific concepts, skills, and vocabulary targeted in this book are listed on the first page of the story. And the two worksheets which are included help to reinforce literacy skills involving reading, language, spelling, and writing.

3/25/2014 FREE Digital Download: Harriet Tubman

Have you talked about Harriet Tubman with your class for Women’s History Month?  You can learn more about this inspirational African-American woman while you assess the quality of my work on Teachers Pay Teachers with the FREE digital download of my original reader Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Your class will learn a number of interesting facts about Harriet Tubman, an African-American woman who helped slaves to freedom during the Civil War. This book is a third-grade level P reader and includes two accompanying worksheets.

Specific concepts, skills, and vocabulary targeted in this book are listed on the first page of the story. And the two worksheets which are included help to reinforce literacy skills involving reading, language, spelling, and writing.