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Home TIMELINE TOPICS ASSIGNMENT: Who Is A Person In America?

Place Banner Here (your topic on first line) Your first name Last Initial on line 2 Place photos or graphics in the table below. Save to desktop, then upload by clicking on "file" on the menu bar (above).

Write a journal/newspaper style article in which you take a neutral stance (as a reporter) and give the facts about the actual event. What led up to the event? What happened during the actual event? Did it have an “end” or is it unresolved? You are to write about this event __when it happened__, you are assuming the role of a reporter in 1850, 1920, etc., __not someone looking back from 2011__. You need to cite your sources, and they must include information only available during that time period. At least one source must be primary and/or an eyewitness account. **Important - This work will be submitted to TurnItIn.com. We will provide you information about using this helpful resource**! POST PARAGRAPH HERE
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Explain the significance of this event to the minority group and American society as a whole. 1. Why did some Americans not recognize members of this group as people? 2. How did advocates shed light on this injustice? POST PARAGRAPH HERE
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Find a non-news article style work inspired by this event. How does this piece show the creator’s perspective on this issue? Consider such genres as short stories, artwork, music, poetry, plays, etc. POST PARAGRAPH HERE
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An outstanding time line entry includes the following: • Opens by identifying you, the author, and your event with a banner headline (see an example of a banner on the top of this page). • Under the banner, in the table place two graphics or photos that illustrates an important aspect of the event. • Thoughtful responses to each prompt are supported by credible sources representing diverse perspectives on the event. • Each response should be posted in order (follow template instructions), contain few mechanic errors and follow the power paragraph format. • The credibility of each cited source is established and internal citations accurately match the Works Cited. • TASK I and TASK II each introduce and cite two new sources; TASK III cites one new source. • The Works Cited lists 5 credible sources from the LC databases.
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