Surrender+at+Appomattox

Lesson #7

 Title of lesson: Lives of Soldiers North and South

 Description of lesson: Demonstration of Understanding  This lesson will demonstrate to student the differences in quality of life for Union and Confederate soldiers, and why this steady depletion helped the Union to end the war and will last two class days

 Assignment: (describe both in-class assignment and any homework):  For this assignment I will read and show letters from General Lee first requesting addition provisions, then being required to requisition supplies from his own people, and finally being forced to surrender at Appomattox - students will blog (as homework) as if writing letters home, describing the deprivations of camp, or writing to soldiers from home explaining why nothing more can be sent

 Resources/materials needed: (include books, internet sites, props, technology tools such as document camera, etc.)  Required readings, internet access

 Technology reflection:  Having the students complete this assessment will allow them to take on authentic roles in American History. Each will have some writing, some research and all will be dependent on knowledge gained throughout the unit.

 Evaluation:  Students who do not have internet access from home will be given time in the computer lab for blogging

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