by Ray Bradbury

The Drummer Boy
Read about the adventures of John Morgan, a drummer boy from the Civil War. Then, in the Web Links Activity Log, write a fictional letter from John to Joby, the main character in "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh." Have John share some of his experiences. What advice might John offer Joby about being a drummer boy?

The Battle of Shiloh
Joby, the drummer boy in Bradbury’s story, was preparing himself for what would become known as the infamous battle of Shiloh, fought near Shiloh, Tennessee. Read the account of the battle provided on this site, then write a poem about the conflict. Share your poem by reading it aloud to your class.