Introduction

Task

Process

Resources

Evaluation

Conclusion

Here is how you will accomplish your task:

Examine the following links to study the abolitionist perspective.
Frederick Douglass also check out this page on Douglass
William Lloyd Garrison
Harriet Tubman  (also notice the southern spiritual, Go Down Moses, Let My People Go on these pages)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
After reading through each link, make a list of what people have said in their arguments against slavery.


Then, read the following links to study the pro-slavery perspective.
The Growth of Slavery
White Southerners Defense
More White Southerners Defense

After reading through each link, make a list of what people have said in their arguments for slavery.

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Preparing the talk show...

1.  Decide who will have what part.  You need to have each of the following roles:
       a.  Talk Show Host:  You moderate the entire talk show.  Create an opening statement "Welcome to Lisa Live.  Today we will be talking with....".  Then, work with each "guest" to formulate questions to ask.  Finally, develop a conclusion:  "That's all the time we have today, tune it tomorrow for...".
       b.  Abolitionist #1:  Decide who you are, and then go back and research that person.  Work with host to develop questions and answers.
       c.  Abolitionist #2:  Decide who you are, and then go back and research that person.  Work with host to develop questions and answers.
       d.  Pro-Slavery #1:  Decide who you are, and then go back and research that person.  Work with host to develop questions and answers.
       e.  Pro-Slavery #2:  Decide who you are, and then go back and research that person.  Work with host to develop questions and answers.

2.  Go to the media center to find additional information about the person you have chosen.  Talk Show Hosts:  Help each of your group members find relevant information!!!

3.  Think about your individual role...write a 1/2 page summary of the main points that you should say during the talk show.

4.  Create a written copy of the entire talk show.  This must be typed and proofread!!  Make sure that each group member has a copy.

5.  Practice!! Practice!! Practice!!:  Look at how your group will be evaluated and make sure you have everything prepared ahead of time!!

6.  Costumes/Signs/Props:  You are encouraged but not required to incorporate costumes, signs and props into your talk show.  Be creative and have fun with this!!

7.  You're On The Air!!  Do your best!!

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