Civil War Newspaper Article: Honors Social Studies

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Civil War Photograph Newspaper Article-Honors Social Studies 7
Task: Write a newspaper article that reports the facts associated with your selected photograph. Style: You will be writing in a different style than you may be used to in class. Newspaper articles generally contain sentences and paragraphs that are short and direct. Most paragraphs in news articles contain a maximum of three sentences. Format: Newspaper articles should contain the following items:
1. Headline - An attention getting phrase at the top of the article.
2. Byline - By, your name.
3. Lead Paragraph - Start with a strong, interesting sentence to get the reader engaged. Include the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the event your photograph
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Explanation and Details - This section will include several brief paragraphs describing the details in your photograph and how it relates to the event.
5. Background - This section will include several brief paragraphs explaining major events leading up to the picture
Bias: Newspaper articles should be written without bias. In other words, you should report the facts objectively – don’t give opinions in your news article. Bibliography: You also need to create a Bibliography that includes at least three sources. This must be in correct format. _______________________________________________________________ Research Guide
Directions: Use this form to guide your research about the Civil War photograph you have chosen. As you complete your research, take notes under each section of this form. TIME: When was the photograph taken (month, year, date if known)? What was happening locally and nationally in the war at that time?
June 30, 1862
Battle of Glendale [Frayser's Farm], day 6 of 7 days battles, Virginia Confederate assault attack (US Civil War).

PLACE: Where was the photograph taken (city, state, battlefield, house, etc.)? What was the significance of this location or place at the time the picture was taken?
Savage Station,
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What were the events leading up to this photograph? What event was occurring when this picture was taken?

ANALYSIS: What was the importance of the events and people in your photograph? Where does this photograph fit into the broader events of the Civil War?

SOURCES: List citation information for each research source here.
1. Source #1:http://www.onthisday.com/date/1862/june/27
2. Source #2:http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/cwp/item/cwp2003000090/PP/
3. Source #3:https://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Savage_s_Station_Battle_of

Bibliography:
“What Happened on June 27, 1862.” OnThisDay.com, On This Day, www.onthisday.com/date/1862/june/27.
Gibson, James F. “Savage Station, Va. Field Hospital after the Battle of June 27.”Https://Www.loc.gov/, Library of Congress, Savage Station, Va, 30 July 1862, www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/cwp/item/cwp2003000090/PP/.
Lawfer, Contributed by Laura E. “Battle of Savage's Station.” Savage's Station, Battle of Savage Station, Encyclopedia of Virginia,