Introduction
Hello! Welcome to the civil rights movement of the 1950's and 1960's! I have one question before we begin: Has the civil rights movement of this era affected YOUR life in the 21st century? How? By the end of this WebQuest, you will be able to answer those questions! You will use the websites provided to make your decision. Good luck!
Task
Your task: Read the articles. Watch the videos. Determine whether the civil rights movement has affected your life in the 21st century. When you've come to a decision, you will write a two-page paper describing your decision and how you made it. Why do you feel this way? What made you feel this way? Do you agree with any of the articles or videos? Do you disagree with any of them? Why? Use these questions to help you write your essay.
Process
Some articles and videos to help you make your decision:
- A civil rights timeline to help you track the events through the 21st century: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html
- A background on the events of the civil rights monement of the 1950's and 1960's: http://www.ducksters.com/history/civil_rights/african-american_civil_ri…
- Many people are saying that the events and protests in Ferguson, Missouri are an example of civil rights in our modern age. Make your own decision using these articles and videos. However, be aware of potential bias in the videos.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/11/29/ferguson-michael-b…
http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/30/politics/white-house-ferguson-solutions/i…
http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/01/us/ferguson-up-to-speed/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUdHIatS36A
Evaluation
| Category | 4- Above Standards | 3- Meets Standards | 2-Approaching Standards | 1-Below Standards | ||
| Position Statement | The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author\'s position on the topic. | The position statement provides a clear statement of the author\'s position on the topic. | A position statement is present, but does not make the author\'s position clear. | There is no position statement. | ||
| Support for Position |
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Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. | Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. | Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences). | ||
| Closing Paragraph | The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer\'s position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph. | The conclusion is recognizable. The author\'s position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph. | The author\'s position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. | There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. | ||
| Grammar and Spelling | Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have reached the end of the WebQuest. What did you think? Have you come to your decision? Write your thoughts and feelings about the WebQuest in your journal. Take the time to reflect on what you've learned. What have you learned? Do you feel any differently about the civil rights movement?