Will your character witness Lincoln’s second inaugural, be a member of the 54th Massachusetts, or a lesser-known figure of the war such as a family member of a soldier or a prisoner in a war camp?Explain

Imagine the Scene The texts in this collection focus on the historical efforts to bring freedom and justice to all members of the American society.

Look back at the anchor text, Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, and at the other texts in this collection. Imagine being alive during the Civil War Period.

In this activity, you will write a 500-1000 word fictional narrative (short story) synthesizing the historical information found in these texts. (Check out these Top 500-word winning stories (opens in a new window) as examples of length and style.)

Find Inspiration Review “Civil War and Reconstruction” on pages 277-288; the film “Freedom’s Road: Slavery and the Opposition (opens in a new window), “Second Inaugural Address” on page 279; the film “The Second Inaugural Address (opens in a new window),: “The Emancipation Proclamation. on page CR57, and the filrn “The 54th Massachusetts (opens in a new window).
Take notes about the p.ple in these documents and documentaries.

• How did the events described in these texts and films affect real people at the time? The characters, events, and setting of your story should reflect the history you learn. in these texts. Write down some ideas for your story:

• Who will be in your story? A child, a teenager, or adult living during the Civil War? What problems will your character face? Where will your story take place?

• How will your story begin? end?

• What historical facts will you include in your story? Will you describe a particular battle or civilian life during the war?

Will your character witness Lincoln’s second inaugural, be a member of the 54th Massachusetts, or a lesser-known figure of the war such as a family member of a soldier or a prisoner in a war camp?

• Map the plot of your story.
Write Your Story

• Begin by introducing your readers to the setting, the main character(s), and a conflict or experience that will be central to the plot or narrative structure (opens in a new window).

•Describe a clear sequence of events (opens in a new window).

 

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