To
demonstrate your knowledge of slavery and the abolitionist movement, you will
create a children’s book about that subject matter.
The
ABC Book
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Each
student will choose words for nearly each letter of the alphabet that outline
the major events, ideas, people, and places related to slavery and the
abolitionist movement.
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Students
will be able to use information gained from our in-class learning activities
including the novel, Nightjohn, as well as information
gathered during our research days.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: alphabet
planner chart
book
pages
markers,
colored pencils, or crayons
PROCEDURE: Students will brainstorm words for each letter of
the alphabet that represent something important from slavery and the
abolitionist movement. The words can be
names of important people, key places, significant events, noteworthy ideas,
etc. Students will then explain the
word’s significance in at least three complete sentences as well as provide a
related picture. Pictures can be
hand-drawn, computer generated, and/or cut out of newspapers and
magazines. Students will then combine
this information into a creative ABC book that highlights this important time
period in American history. The ABC book
can be typed or handwritten, but should be neat and pleasing to the eye.
PROJECT TIMELINE
5/30 – Introduce Project
5/31 and 6/3 - Research Tips and Practice
6/4 to 6/7 - Library Research Days
6/10 to 6/14 - In-class Work Days
Each
project will be graded using the rubric on the reverse and will be worth 100
points in the student’s test average.
Students may work independently or with a partner to complete the
project. Students working with a partner
will receive the same grade. Additionally, students will have the opportunity
to earn five class work points each research and project work day.
Projects are due on
Monday, June 17th, 2013 by 3 PM
