Civil War and Reconstruction Break Assignment

For groups doing choice 1:

The primary purpose of this work is to help you plan and organize your documentary.

1. Look over the checklist for your group's assignment. What have you done already? What needs to be done?
   
2. Your group should bring a folder to class on Monday that contains:
   
   1. An index card with a summary of your film that could pitch it to a producer. It should convey your film's point of view (thesis) and highlight the major scenes.
      
   2. A one page narrative (typed, double spaced) that discusses the evolving political and economic conditions of the United States during Douglass' life. This piece should include numeric/statistical data.
      
   3. A list of five individuals who directly and indirectly impacted Douglass' life. (You should be prepared to profile these individuals and include them somehow in your film)
      
   4. 8-10 quotes from the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that will be read or presented during your film. Each quote should be typed and include an analysis and rationale for use. Why is this quote significant? How does it relate to the film's point of view? What do you want the audience to know and think when they hear this quote?
      
   5. 3 quotes from and outside source that will be read, presented or acted out during your film. Each quote should be typed and include an analysis and rationale for use. Why is this quote significant? How does it relate to the film's point of view? What do you want the audience to know and think when they hear this quote?
      
   6. 7-8 storyboards; one for each scene in your documentary. This should include your roundtable discussion.
      
   7. A personal opinion statement about Douglass from each member that will be shared during the roundtable discussion.
      
   8. A list of 5 questions that will be asked by moderator during roundtable discussion.
      

You all will have some group time on Monday and I will come around and assess your progress. Your group will get an on the spot grade based on the contents of your folder. If all of the contents are included, neat and organized your group will get an A. If not, you already know. This will count as an exam grade.

For groups doing choice 2 or 3:

1. Look over the checklist for your group's assignment. What have you done already? What needs to be done?
   
2. Your group should bring a folder to class on Monday that contains:
   
   
1. An index card with a summary of your film that could pitch it to a producer. It should convey your film's point of view (thesis) and highlight the major scenes.
   
2. A one page narrative (typed, double spaced) that discusses the evolving political and economic conditions of the United States during Douglass' life. This piece should include numeric/statistical data.
   
3. A list of five individuals who directly and indirectly impacted Douglass' life. (You should be prepared to profile these individuals and include them somehow in your film)
   
4. 8-10 quotes from the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that will be read, presented or acted out during your film. Each quote should be typed and include an analysis and rationale for use. Why is this quote significant? How does it relate to the film's point of view? What do you want the audience to know and think when they hear this quote?
   
5. 3 quotes from and outside source that will be read, presented or acted out during your film. Each quote should include an analysis and rationale for use. Why is this quote significant? How does it relate to the film's point of view? What do you want the audience to know and think when they hear this quote?
   
6. 6-8 storyboards; one for each scene in your film.