Grade Level: 8th
Subject: SC History
Prepared By: Shemia Yearwood
Monday, March 6, 2017
8-5.3: Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina, including the creation of political,
educational, and social opportunities for African Americans; the rise of discriminatory groups; and the withdrawal of
federal protection.
Essential Question: What were the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina?
Bell Ringer (10 minutes)
USA Test Prep Questions (review of material last week)
CNN Student News (10 minutes)
Reconstruction Review (25 minutes)
Homework: Finish worksheet. Quiz Thursday on 5.1-5.3
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
8-5.3: Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina, including the creation of political,
educational, and social opportunities for African Americans; the rise of discriminatory groups; and the withdrawal of
federal protection.
Essential Question: What were the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina?
Bell Ringer (10 minutes)
USA Test Prep Questions (review of material last week)
New Material (20 minutes)
1. Congressional Reconstruction
2. Constitution of 1868
3. Public Schools
4. Ku Klux Klan, the Riflemen, and the Red Shirts
Reinforcement Activity (10 minutes)
Complete the reading activity on the start of the KKK
Homework: Finish worksheet. Quiz Thursday on 5.1-5.3
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
8-5.3: Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina, including the creation of political,
educational, and social opportunities for African Americans; the rise of discriminatory groups; and the withdrawal of
federal protection.
Essential Question: What were the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina?
Bell Ringer (5 minutes)
USA Test Prep Questions
Review (7 minutes)
1. Congressional Reconstruction
2. Constitution of 1868
3. Public Schools
4. Ku Klux Klan, the Riflemen, and the Red Shirts
New Material (15 minutes)
1. The Hamburg Massacre
2. Election of 1876
Reinforcement Activity (15 minutes)
Show students the Reconstruction and 1876 video (show beginning and then jump to 8:51). As they watch,
students are expected to complete the Guided Viewing worksheet.
Homework: Study. Quiz Thursday on 5.1-5.3 .
Thursday, March 9, 2017
8-5.3: Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina, including the creation of political,
educational, and social opportunities for African Americans; the rise of discriminatory groups; and the withdrawal of
federal protection.
Essential Question: What were the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina?
Bell Ringer (5 minutes)
Study/prepare for quiz
Grade Level: 8th
Subject: SC History
Prepared By: Shemia Yearwood
Quiz & Conference (40 minutes)
As students finish their quiz, they will conference with the teacher about their grades, missing work, and
concerns they may have.
Homework: None
Friday, March 10, 2017
8-5.1 Analyze the development of Reconstruction policy and its impact in South Carolina, including the presidential and
the congressional reconstruction plans, the role of black codes, and the Freedmen’s Bureau.
8-5.2 Describe the economic impact of Reconstruction on South Carolinians in each of the various social classes.
8-5.3: Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina, including the creation of political,
educational, and social opportunities for African Americans; the rise of discriminatory groups; and the withdrawal of
federal protection.
Bell Ringer (5 minutes)
Pre-Assessment for Intern about Indicator 5.4
CNN Student News (10 minutes)
Quiz Corrections (30 minutes)
Homework: None