Download or read book Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided written by Heather Schwartz and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.