Black History Month Project
Directions: Students must choose from 1 of the 4 assignments that they will receive in class. Scholars must write a 5 paragraph essay based on 1 of the 4 topics. To add, the essay must have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Finally, all essays must incorporate transitional words through out. ( For example, In addition, To add, Furthermore, On the other hand, Next, First, Second, As a result, In short, In summary, and In conclusion.)
1. Biography ( African American, or Africans from others countries) Example, Nelson Mandela.
2. Period that represents the African experience. For example, slavery, post slavery (Reconstruction Period), and the Jim Crow period.
3. A major incident representing the African experience. For example, the Birmingham Church Bombing.
4. An interview with a person that was alive during the Civil Rights Movement.