gr.+8+Underground+Railroad+Research

__ 8thLA 1st research: Contributions: Abolitionists & the Underground Railroad __

//__ Extended Essential Question: __//
 * How did people, events and ideas of the abolitionist movement & the underground railroad __contribute__ to __changing__ perspectives in society over time? How does new evidence continue to change society’s perspectives on an historical event?

//__ Research Activity: __// Think about the question. Research 3 aspects of this topic, include background and major events. Your first 2 aspects are your choice. Be sure to use at least 2 resources for each aspect. Your 3rd aspect will be Secret Codes of the Underground Railroad, including songs and quilt codes. For this aspect, be sure to use at least 3 resources, and be sure you are looking at both sides of the issue. Take notes on note cards. You will then create a power point to express your understanding of the essential questions. Your PowerPoint will synthesize research information and will include 2 evaluative concluding slides, one addressing each of the essential questions.

//__ Core Goals __//
 * W.8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
 * Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
 * Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
 * Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
 * Establish and maintain a formal style.
 * Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

__ Additional Resources for 3rd Aspect, Secret Codes __ (You may use these sites or, if you prefer, other sites of your choosing, completing a website evaluation sheet on each): [] [] [] [] [] []