Introduction
In 1793, Philadelphia was hit with a massive outbreak of Yellow Fever. This disease did not discriminate. It infected the young, old, rich, poor, black and white.
Prior to reading Fever 1793, you will research the historical facts surrounding the 1793 Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia
Task
In groups of 2-3, you will research Yellow Fever, Philaelphia in 1793, and key historical figures. Your group is responsible for creating a brochure or public service announcement for modern readers. Each of you will be responsible for taking on a persona and writing a letter or diary entry about your experiences in Philadelphia in 1793.
Process
Step 1: Use the following links to accquire information about Yellow Fever.
Eyewitness to History: Yellow Fever Attacks Philly 1793
Contagion: The Yellow Fever Epidemic Philadelphia 1793
World Health Organization: Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatment
A Short History of Yellow Fever in the US
Step 2: Fill out your 5W's Organizer:
What is Yellow Fever?
When did it take place?
Who was involved?
Where did it take place?
Why did it occur?
Step 3: Fill out your Q & A Note Taking Organizer:
What are the signs and symptoms?
Who is at risk?
How is it transmitted?
How is it treated?
How is it prevented?
Step 4: Choose a person from the list or if you found an interesting persona through your research you may see me fo rapproval.
A teenager in Philadelphia
A nurse at Bush Hill
A political leader in Philadelphia
A Free African American
The follow links will provide further information for the above personas.
ushistory.org/carpentershall/history/fever.htm
hsp.org/yellow-fever-resource-page
philadelphia 1793.weebly.com/index.html
philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/achive/yellow-fever
Step 5: Use your FOUR square notes to record information.
Step 6: Write a letter as your person. Remember you need to become your person. Infer what they may have been feeling, thinking, what they looked like, what did they wear?
Evaluation
Everyone MUST have a typed letter, a 5W's chart, Q & A chart, and 4 Square notes. The group must produce a brochure or PSA following the rubic.
Yellow Fever Personal Letter Rubric
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Points |
0 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
TOTAL |
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PERSONAL DETAILS |
No personal details |
Few personal details integrated or not integrated |
Several personal details but integration of these details is choppy |
Several personal details integrated into the letter seamlessly |
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HISTORICAL FACTS |
Historically inaccurate facts or no historic facts |
Few historical facts either accurate or inaccurate |
Several historically accurate facts |
Several historically accurate facts integrated seamlessly into the narrative |
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PERSONAL VOICE
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No personal voice |
Evidence of personal voice, but not consistent |
Personal voice is evident throughout the letter |
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LETTER FORMAT |
Missing 2 or more of the following: Date, Salutation, Body paragraphs, closing |
Date, Salutation, Body paragraphs, and Closing |
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SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS |
Several errors that making reading difficult |
Few errors and readable |
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PSA/Brochure Rubic
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Points |
0 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
TOTAL |
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Issue and Audience |
No Audience or Issue presented |
Either Issue or Audience presented |
Both Issue and Audience are presented |
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Attention Getter |
None |
Use of 1 of the following: catchy images, dialogue bubbles/text boxes, word slogans |
Use of catchy images, dialogue bubbles/text boxes, word slogans |
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Facts
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No facts or they are not accurate |
Some facts are not accurate or not relevant |
Several Facts used and are accurate , but not all are relevant |
All facts used are accurate and relevant |
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Clear/Concise |
Confusing, sloppy, audience is not able to read/understand message |
Message is clear, audience is able to understand it and project is neat |
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SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS |
Several errors that making reading difficult |
Few errors and readable |
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Conclusion
You have now accquired historically accurate information about Philadelphia and the Yellow Fever outbreak of 1793. You have current information about Yellow Fever and how it can be prevented and treated.
You are now ready to read Fever 1793.
Credits
philadelphiaencyclopdia.org
www2.rcscsd.org