The Battle of Shiloh- Research Project
Writing Prompt: Ray Bradbury's "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" invites readers to experience the night before a Civil War battle through the eyes of a young boy. In this activity, you will conduct research to learn how the historical details of the Battle of Shiloh are relevant to the story. You will write an expository essay in which you compare and contrast the details of your research with "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh."
1. Visit this website: http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/biographies/john-clem.html
2. Go to Gale Research in Context 6-8. Type "Battle of Shiloh." Under magazines- read Cobblestone magazines "At the battle of Shiloh."
1. Visit this website: http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/biographies/john-clem.html
2. Go to Gale Research in Context 6-8. Type "Battle of Shiloh." Under magazines- read Cobblestone magazines "At the battle of Shiloh."