Transcript MLK and Malcolm X Group Project – Jobs and Instructions

MLK AND MALCOLM X – GROUP PROJECT
GROUP PROJECT – FEBRUARY 11TH AND 12TH
Group Member Names:
GROUP LEADER:
THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE GROUP!
 Duties include but are not limited to:
 Keeping the group organized
 Making sure everyone is on task
 Reporting to Mr. Short, as needed
 Ensure that ALL group members are doing their job
 If they are not, it is the leader’s job to inform Mr. Short
 Help out your group, wherever/whenever you are needed!
 Remember, you must LEAD by EXAMPLE 
PROPAGANDA POSTER ARTIST
 Create a propaganda poster
 Use ideas, individuals, or
events relating to MLK,
Malcolm X, or the modern
Civil Rights Movement
 Each poster must be colorful,
meaningful, and school
appropriate!
RECORDER/REPORTER/TOUR GUIDE
 Responsible for summarizing ALL work of the group
 Explain the project to “visitors” during the Museum
Walk in the classroom
 Write a summary of the project.
 Include the good, bad, and ugly events….Think of a
“behind the scenes” point of view
 Write at least 3 complete paragraphs (correct
spelling, punctuation, and format are required)
SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERT/ARTIST
 What would civil rights leaders like
Dr. King have posted on social
media?
 Imagine that you are in the 1950-
1960’s Georgia and post your
thoughts on social media. This could
be from your perspective, or from
the perspective of a person that we
learned about during this unit.
 All posts and tweets must include
text and color!
 #’s must be school and content
appropriate
 Be creative!!!
MEME ARTIST
 Use your wit to create a
meme for MLK, Malcolm
X, or the modern Civil
Rights Movement
 Must be school
appropriate and not
offensive to others.
 Can be funny, but also
needs to be informative
(either giving information
or demonstrating
knowledge)
OVERVIEW
 Due Friday, February 12th, 2016
 Groups of Five:
 Group Leader
 Propaganda Poster Artist
 Recorder/Reporter/Tour Guide
 Social Media Expert/Artist
 Meme Artist
 QUESTIONS?