The Kid in the Red Jacket

Hello Fifth Graders,
I hope you all enjoyed reading the novel "The Kid in the Red Jacket." What was your favorite part? Explain why.

I look forward to reading your posts.
Miss Mastronardi

The Civil War and Reconstruction

Dear Students,
Work with a partner or your group to answer one of the following questions.  Your answer should be in paragraph format.  You may use your textbook.

1.  What was the difference between economies of the North and the South?

2.  Why were Southerners so upset when Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election in 1860?

3.  What services did the Freedman's Bureau provide to former slaves?

4.  How did location affect development of industry in the United States during Reconstruction?

Good Luck,
Miss Mastronardi