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Exploring Multimodal Expressions Through Civil War Perspectives

This project invites students to engage with historical texts and imagery by creating a multimodal response inspired by "A Letter from the Battlefield," collaboratively written by graduate students. By incorporating analysis and creative expression, learners will reflect on the emotional weight of the Civil War, as exemplified in Billy’s heartfelt letter to his mother. Students will utilize various modes—such as poems, narratives, and visual elements—to create authentic and meaningful interpretations, fostering a deeper understanding of history intertwined with personal response.

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Exploring Multimodal Expressions Through Civil War Perspectives

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  1. Poem hypertext: Multimodal explication • Blaine.smith@vanderbilt.edu Why? Design decisions Assignment

  2. Bundle link: this can be applied to any text or to an image • Have some required analysis; some open-ended • Include personal response • Require use of at least 2 modes

  3. Use photos to connect history and creative writing • Letter from the Battlefield, collaboratively composed by 5 graduate education students • Social studies textbook • Gettysburg Address • Google images

  4. A Letter From the Battlefield The Civil War The Gettysburg Address By 5 graduate education students in Dana Grisham’s writing class

  5. President Lincoln’s Address Dearest Mama, There has been a big battle here. You know by now that I didn’t make it through. I’m sending you this letter from the other side. A lot of men died in this battle. I just wish I could see you one more time.

  6. You know, so many of us just wanted to come home. I don’t care what side we were on. We were tired, scared, and lonesome for our families. Casualties

  7. I loved our farm, Mama. I know it was hard work and we didn’t have much money, but we had each other. I wish I could see it just one more time. Lonesome for Home

  8. So, Mama, please don’t grieve for me. I’ll be watching over you from where I am now. Your loving son, Billy A Final Good-bye

  9. Bundle link: Respond to an Image with • A narrative • A poem • A news article • A letter • A description • A dialogue • Other? • Choose your mode(s) of representation!

  10. Bundle link: How might • In groups, think of a favorite book, poem, etc. • Discuss together how you might use the multimodal tools you’ve just seen to elicit authentic and productive responses from your students. • Be ready to share your ideas.

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