Civil Rights Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X Short Essay Question (SEQ) Set 2

SEQ Set 2 - Civil Rights Martin Luther King jr. and Malcom X Short Essay Question Set for NY State US History Regents: Dive into the Civil Rights Movement with ease using the comprehensive print-and-go SEQ Set 2, designed for the updated framework of the New York State US History Regents exam. This packet comprises engaging prompts, primary source historical documents, and two writing pages, ensuring hassle-free integration into your curriculum. SEQ Set 2 emphasizes critical thinking and primary source analysis. Students will analyze primary sources, including an excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.s' "Letter from Birmingham Jail" as well as an excerpt from Malcolm X's "Ballot or Bullet Speech."

This packet focuses on developing the following skills:

1. Primary Source Analysis: Students will engage deeply with primary sources, honing their ability to extract crucial information and develop evidence-based arguments.
2. Historical Document Interpretation: Prompts will guide students in interpreting and analyzing historical documents, through the lens of audience, bias, purpose, or point of view, fostering a deeper understanding of their significance in shaping the Civil Rights era.
3. Persuasive Argument Construction: Students will practice constructing persuasive arguments rooted in historical evidence, refining their ability to articulate well-supported opinions on the reliability of a document.

Can be used as a teacher-led activity, or an assessment!

This Writing Packet Includes:

• A task page with the prompt, and student-friendly definitions of the tasks.
• 2 primary source documents
• A checklist to guide younger or struggling learners to break down the task into manageable chunks
• Two writing pages for students to thoroughly develop their answers.

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