Antietam & the Emancipation Proclamation

Antietam & the Emancipation Proclamation

Newspaper Project

JOB :You will be creating a Civil War Era newspaper.

Part one (individual):

You will research both the Battle of Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation using sources from the Lawrence database record your notes on NoodleTools

Part two (partner/group):

You and your partner/s will use your collective research to create a newspaper. The newspaper will include two articles. The first will be an expository piece that summarizes the Battle of Antietam. The second will be a persuasive piece regarding the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation. You will also be expected to include photographs, battle statistics and eyewitness accounts. It’s your job to determine how to best cover the story, write it and create your newspaper.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: RESEARCH & NOTES

You will visit US History in Context on the Lawrence School database site
You will choose two articles: 1 on the Battle of Antietam and 1 on the Emancipation Proclamation
You will use NoodleTools and create at least 5 notecards for each article (10 total)
Be sure to choose sources that will help you write your two articles for your newspaper
Be sure to use your “Taking Effective Notes” handout to guide you as you take notes

PART 2: NEWSPAPER

You will use ALL of your sources to create a newspaper. The sources include:

Textbook (16.2)
Battles in the East BF
Emancipation Proclamation worksheet
The two database sources you chose to take notes on
Antietam National Park website:

Your newspaper should include the following:

1. A 3 paragraph expository article that gives an account of the Battle of Antietam. This article should summarize the main events that happened leading up to the battle, during the battle and after the battle. It should be factual and unbiased. It should include battle statistics and eyewitness statements (quotes).

2. A 3 paragraph Opinion Editorial (Op Ed) that addresses whether or not you believe President Lincoln should have released the Emancipation Proclamation. This is a persuasive/argumentative essay. It should include both a summary of the Emancipation Proclamation and your opinion of it. It should also include at least two quotes from the Emancipation Proclamation.

Note: Each group member should write 1 article. Each group member must alsocomplete a graphic organizer for that article. There are several organizers to choose from and they are all on the HMWK WIKI

3. Your newspaper should also include 3+ photographs and/or maps of the battle and the area where it took place. Each photograph/map should have a caption that explains what it is. Make sure to only include photos and maps that show what Antietam looked like in 1863 and not what it looks like today.

4. TONE & THEME: What is your message? Are you a CSA newspaper or a Union newspaper? Choose pictures and statistics accordingly. Also, remember that you are writing this article as though it is September of 1863. Make sure that you only include information that you would have access to at that time. For example, in 1863 you would not know that Antietam is going to become a national park.

GRADING

You grade is mostly individual with some group elements.

You receive an individual grade for the following:

Research and notes
Graphic organizer
Content and editing on the article you write

You will receive a partner/group grade for the following:

Multimedia (pictures/maps/etc.)
Theme and tone of whole newspaper
Editing of all other parts of newspaper
Layout and format of newspaper
Bibliography that includes ALL sources that ALL group members used

This assignment is worth 8 points

See attached sheet for grading details

YOU WILL BE GRADED ON THE FOLLOWING:

(Use this as a checklist before you submit your newspaper)

Research & Notes (3 pts)

The two database sources chosen meet the project requirements
Notes are detailed, accurate and in your own words
Notes are written in bullet form
Total of 10 notecards (5 from each article)
The information collected is relevant to the newspaper articles you are writing

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (3 pts)

Antietam Article

Student submitted a thoughtfully completed graphic organizer for this article
Article is at least 3 paragraphs
1st paragraph of the article has a clear hook and explains the events leading up to battle
2nd paragraph of the article gives an account of the battle of Antietam that is supported by facts, statistics and quotes
3rd paragraph of the article explains how the battle ended (i.e. who won) and any consequences/effects of the battle
Article contains at least 2 battle statistics
Article contains at least 2 eyewitness statements (quotes).
The voice of the article is neutral and gives facts but little/no opinion.
Writing is clear and well-organized

Emancipation Proclamation Editorial

Student submitted a thoughtfully completed graphic organizer for this article
Article is at least 3 paragraphs
1st paragraph of the article introduces the Emancipation Proclamation by explaining both what it says and why Lincoln released it.
2nd paragraph of the article states the author’s claim as to whether or not Lincoln should have released this document and supports the claim with 3 logical, thoughtful and well-explained reasons.
3rd paragraph concludes the editorial by summarizing the arguments made for or against the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation AND explaining the broader implications of this document.
The voice of the article is compelling and persuasive but sticks with the facts
Editorial uses at least two quotes from the Emancipation Proclamation
Writing is clear and well-organized

Multimedia (1 pt)

Newspaper contains 3 Photographs/Maps
Each map/photograph has a caption explains it
The images chosen contribute to the overall impression of the battle that you want the audience to walk away with

Conventions & Time/Effort (1 pt)

All sources are cited correctly in a bibliography which is submitted with the newspaper
Thought and care has been put into the overall appearance of the newspaper
It is neat, edited, well organized and easy to read

TOTAL: 8 points

CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPER PROJECT GRADE SHEET

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