Unit Activity: How can you make peace in conflict? Part A - summarize the main points in the article “54th Massachusetts Regiment.” Your response should include information about what made the regiment unique for its time, what it accomplished, and how it has been memorialized.

Part B - Organize the points you made while freewriting on the topic and form an outline of what you want to say about the topic. You may present your ideas as a list or in a graphic organizer, such as a cluster web.

Part C - Now that you have gathered some points for the discussion, you will construct a thesis statement that clearly presents your viewpoint on the topic to the other participants in the discussion. Before you begin, read these tips for creating a strong thesis statement

Part D - List three or more points supporting your thesis statement.