Confederate+Soldier

= = Confederate Soldier = ==The Civil War not only divided a nation, but it often divided family and friends. People across the United States and Confederacy felt passionately about their beliefs. In fact, they were so passionate that they were willing to risk their lives to defend their nation.Thousands of men of all ages rushed to join the fight, but they couldn't have know how difficult their fight would be. You have already learned about the life of a soldier. For this assignment, you will choose a battle and find out what a Confederate soldier faced on those fateful days. As you read about your battle, find the following information: ==


 * 1) ===What were living conditions at camp? ===
 * 2) ===What did soldiers see and deal with in battle? ===
 * 3) ===Which side won the battle? ===
 * 4) ===What were fighting conditions like--was it a long battle or was it over quickly. ===
 * 5) ===What kind of casualties were there--were there more Confederates or Union soldiers killed and wounded? ===

[|Research battles and soldier life using the links below.]
== Pick a notetaking sheet to use. Printed form (.pdf) or Word form (fill out with laptop) ==

== You will now write an expository piece explaining what life was like for a union soldier during the Civil War. Include the information listed above in your writing. Before you begin writing, you must complete a plan for expository writing. (Please or get a printed form from your teacher.) ==

Remember to:

 * 1) == Search for hidden details that most people would not know ==
 * 2) == Make everything clear and easy to understand ==
 * 3) == Be sure to explain unusual words, phrases, or terms ==
 * 4) == Use creative and interesting examples to support your writing ==
 * 5) == Include a brief history of your topic if it would help stress a point or make things clearer. ==
 * 6) == Think or what questions readers might ask and try to answer them. ==

== To wrap up this webquest, your expository writing will be posted onto our class wiki. Your group members will read your writing and leave a comment. Impress them, and me, with how much you have learned about your topic. ==

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Battle of Vicksburg