1. Daniel Ball
Sherman
Introduction:
You are a reporter for a New York newspaper who has been assigned the task of writing a
editorial on General Sherman of the Union Army and his tactics.
Task:
The student will be write an editorial that accurately portrays General Sherman’s role in the Civil
War and how his tactics were viewed by both sides.
Process:
Day One:
The student is given the choice to write a period editorial or a modern editorial. The student will
research how editorials were written in the time period chosen.
For a Civil War era editorial: http://history.furman.edu/benson/docs/
For a modern era editorial: http://www.geneseo.edu/~bennett/EdWrite.htm
Day Two:
The student will research General Sherman. Paying close attention to his Civil War service and
his tactics.
For an overview: http://www.sfmuseum.net/bio/sherman.html
http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/biographies/william-t-sherman.html
For his tactics: http://www.wired.com/2010/11/1115-sherman-march-to-sea/
Day Three:
Students will give a brief presentation on their editorial before class. (3-5 mins)
Evaluation:
Student’s grade will be determined as follows
70 points for the editorial: 25 for correct writing, 30 for accurate content, and 15 for writing for the
correct era.
30 points for the presentation: must cover all main points, points will be deducted for long and short
presentations
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