Gettysburg Gallery Project

ObjectiveNow that you have a basic understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg since you have read an overview (yellow sheet), watched a film, and read eye witness accounts from your textbook (pgs 140 -142):

You will create a poem(s), picture, or object that will showcase the significance of the epic Battle of Gettysburg and reflect on what inspired you in one written paragraph.

Option #1: Create a POEM

• 1 Found Poem = 10 to 15 lines• 1 Concrete Poem = 30 word minimum• 2 Diamonte, Definition, or Cinquain Poems =

You can decide if you want to complete two of the same kind of poems or mix and match.

• Your poetry project will require a 1 paragraph reflection on what inspired you.

Option #2: Create a PICTURE

• 1 Picture on 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper• Image must take up the entire paper• You must include a 1 paragraph reflection on

what inspired you.

Option #3: Create an OBJECT

• Object must directly relate to the Battle of Gettysburg

• You must supply any additional items that you will need that are not supplied here in the classroom: paper, markers, colored pencils, crayons, glue, tape.

• You must include a 1 paragraph reflection on what inspired you.

Example: Picture

Example Paragraph:• "There are people now living in Pittsburgh who have traveled

diligently for a whole week to reach Philadelphia. The same persons can now go from our city to the eastern metropolis between sunrise and sunset of a summer's day, without fatigue, and without occasion for stopping to eat more than one meal.” Daily Morning Post, Pittsburgh, on the opening of the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1854. This newspaper clipping inspired me to learn more about the Pennsylvania railroad and create an image of a train that was used during the 1850s. I can only imagine what it must have been like to work on the railroad, working from sun up till sunset and being involved with a revolutionary way to travel. Although the work was hard for the workers it must have been inspiring to work with new technology and see how it impacted the country by moving people, goods, and ideas from one place to one faster than ever before.

Important Information:

5/20 Tuesday: Work Time 5/21 Wednesday: Work Time5/22 Thursday: Out of class work time5/23 Friday: Final Project DUEChap 8 Test