The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

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Description:

Michael Shaara’s meticulously researched novel allows the reader to enter the minds and hearts of the men who fought at Gettysburg. Soldiers are presented as human, flawed, idealistic persons who are separated only by time from the fears, doubts, convictions, and passions of the present. The Killer Angels portrays the idea that it is not armies who fight wars, but individuals; it is not theories of strategy which yield victory, but human insight and effort.

Activities:

In this unit, students use cooperative learning; perform historical research; make group presentations in panels; role-play; write formal reports; dramatize; create audiovisuals; analyze character; examine the juxtaposition of values; speak persuasively; and focus on conflict and problem solving.

Extensive supplementary materials include a study guide with answer key, objective unit test with answer key, optional activities, the making of the movie Gettysburg from the novel, and film study guide with suggested responses.

Ethical Values:

Adaptability
Courage
Endurance
Faith
Freedom
Loyalty
Service