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The Civil Rights Movement led to significant changes and
legislative accomplishments. However, issues of continuing
economic injustice, particularly in urban centers, fanned the flames of riots as new
leaders proclaimed that African Americans should take matters into their own hands.
Demonstrate your understanding of this period and its issues by creating a book for young
readers who will learn from you. |
Create a book containing pictures,
annecdotes, and website resources for young readers (ages 12-14) about the Civil Rights
Movement. Content by EACH team-member will include:
Elements One: (include one of the following)
- Biography of a civil rights leader
- Event or Issue from the Movement
Elements Two: (include two of the following)
- Excerpts of notable speeches or writings (text or recordings)
- Newspaper headlines and "stories" of events such as the bus boycott in
Montgomery, Alabama
- Federal legislation passed in response to the movement
- Poetry, songs, and/or excerpted literature representing or accounting the Movement
- Current issues connected to the past
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In groups of four brainstorm features and decide what to
include in your book. The books must contain at least sixteen pages (four pages per
teammate), plus a title page, table of
contents, and an annotated bibliography. Books will be assessed by the following
criteria:
- Use of resources
The book should reflect not only the content covered in class and the textbook, but
additional resources from print and the Internet.
- Choice of Selection
The pages should vary in content and format.
- Style of Presentation
This includes organization and mechanics of writing, clarity, and accuracy of information.
- Participation
Each page should include a footer with the name of the group member who created it.
Once members have decided what to include, write a plan to show how members will
divide the work. Complete the online form
prior to beginning your project. Mr. Banks
or Mr. McCarthy will email permission to
begin constructing the project. |
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