Lesson #4: Journal Entry at the Battlefield
Objectives
- Students will be able to identify and differentiate the characteristics of the North and South.
- Students will be able to write a personal narrative from the point of view of a Northerner or Southerner.
- Students will be able to choose a side and demonstrate learned knowledge by using evidence and specific examples from previous lessons to explain their choice.
- Pencils for Each Student
- Student Journals
- Journal Entry Prompt and Rubric Paper for Each Student created by Teacher
- Students will be able to use computers to type their journal prompts at a later time
- The teacher will ask students to get out their writing journals and a pencil and to prepare to listen to instructions for a writing activity. The teacher will then pass out handout with instructions/rubric to all students. The teacher will then read the activity instructions aloud to entire class with students following along on handouts (especially those who are visual learners). The teacher will ensure that class understands instructions by asking for volunteers to explain the activity back to the teacher. Teacher will then ask if students have any other questions before beginning writing.
- The students will be given the journal entry prompt at the Manassas Battlefield. They will be given thirty to forty-five minutes to respond to this journal prompt. This is done while at the field trip in the hopes of instilling creativity and help the students get into the mind of those who fought here. This portion should take about 30 minutes.
- Students will then take turns sharing their journal entry with a partner and discuss differences in their writing. The teacher will ask for volunteers to share their writing with the entire class. The teacher will inform the class that they will be having a debate discussing the differences between the North and South in a few days.
- Later on, when the students are back at school, they will have the opportunity to type and publish their journal entires.
- By presenting the information via the handout, this activity provides access to visual learners who have trouble learning at a distance or paying attention to verbal instruction. By saying the instructions and expectations aloud, this activity provides access to auditory learners who may have difficulty reading. By allowing those with English language difficulty or issues with writing to draw, this activity provides access to kinesthetic learners.
- Journal: Students will need to complete a personal narrative. Criteria: Students should be able to identify why they agree with the North or the South. Students need to support their decision by providing evidence and specific examples from previous lessons, and describe the differences between the northern and southern states. Students will follow instructions and rubric provided on handout. Students will be graded using the rubric provided.
- This lesson will be done at the battlefield, so there is no use of technology other than the creation of the prompt and rubric.
- When the students type up their journal entries later on, this will involve the use of a computer and Microsoft Word.
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