Write lyrics (or full songs) that highlight one battle or one event in the Civil War. Then, present to the class both verbally and on a poster board. Creativity shows good effort. Song should include:
Title
5 facts
Who fought (Union or Confederate General)
What happened at the battle or event
Where did the battle or event take place
When did the battle or event occur
Who won (Union or Confederacy)
Search for your topic in one of these databases. See Mrs. Flynn for passwords when required.
AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner (Information Literacy Skills):
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of Technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
3.2.1 Demonstrate leadership and confidence by presenting ideas to others in both formal and informal situations.
Common Core Standards
CC.5.W.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
CC.3.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
CC.6.W.1.b Text Types and Purposes: Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible
sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
Fort Sumter
First battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
Merrimack v. Monitor (Virginia)
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Antietam
Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg Address
Battle of Vicksburg
Battle of the Wilderness
Mobile Bay
Battle of Richmond
Appomattox Court House, Virginia