Letters from the Front Answer Key

This creative writing worksheet invites students to imagine themselves as one of Jethro’s brothers-Tom, John, or Bill-serving in the Civil War. Students write a letter home describing the realities of battle, personal emotions, and thoughts about family life back on the farm. The exercise promotes empathy and historical perspective, encouraging learners to write in a realistic voice while reflecting on personal sacrifice and emotional endurance. Through this writing activity, students practice narrative expression, tone, and point of view within a historical context.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Writing Historical Narratives

English Language Arts – Perspective and Voice in Writing

English Language Arts – Expressing Emotions and Ideas Through Writing

Social Studies – Understanding Daily Life During the Civil War

This worksheet is part of our Across Five Aprils collection.