1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: How can teens help their nation in times of war?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article. Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- predominately (p. 18)
- indispensable (p. 18)
- refuge (p. 19)
- integral (p. 20)
- morale (p. 21)
- recounted (p. 21)
3. Engage
Ask: Why do you think teens would have wanted to risk their lives to take part in the Civil War? Revisit this discussion after the lesson, having students share new insights they’ve gained.