Dear Martin Research Project

Assignment: Civil Rights Leaders Research Project

Objective: To research and analyze the impact of a significant civil rights leader on the movement for racial justice and equality.

Instructions:

1. Choose a civil rights leader from the list provided or another significant figure of your choice.
2. Research the chosen leader using reliable sources (books, articles, documentaries, etc.).
3. Analyze the impact of the chosen leader on the civil rights movement, including their achievements, challenges, and legacy.
4. Create a visual representation of your research, such as a poster, PowerPoint presentation, or infographic.

Criteria:

1. Relevance: The chosen civil rights leader should have a direct connection to the themes explored in “Dear Martin”.
2. Research: The research should be comprehensive and in-depth, using multiple sources.
3. Analysis: The analysis should demonstrate a clear understanding of the chosen leader’s impact on the civil rights movement.
4. Creativity: The visual representation should be creative, engaging, and effectively convey the research findings.
5. Organization: The information should be organized in a clear and logical manner.
6. Writing: The writing should be clear, concise, and free of errors.
7. Presentation: The presentation should be well-prepared and delivered effectively.

Due Date: [Insert due date]

Grading: The project will be graded based on the above criteria, with a focus on the quality of the research, analysis, and presentation.

Suggested Research Figures

1. Martin Luther King Jr.
2. Malcolm X
3. Rosa Parks
4. Nelson Mandela
5. Fredrick Douglass
6. Harriet Tubman
7. Angela Davis
8. Maya Angelou
9. Fannie Lou Hamer
10. Thurgood Marshall

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