Civil+War+Summer+Task

==9/4 - Thank you, Jenai, for pointing out that the WebQuest link is not working correctly anymore. Sometimes, websites do not stay "live" and we may not be able to use some links that we once were able to use. The writing tasks remain the same for the project and are listed below. I created a short list of websites that you may choose to use when you search for your information to base your work on. If you use other websites, please include a link to the sites you used in your post. ==

[|Civil War Animated Movie] [|Causes of the Civil War] [|Slavery in America During the Civil War] [|Southern Argument for Slavery]

==There are many causes of the American Civil War. The leading cause resulted in the tension between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. The other main causes are the Compromise of 1850, the differences between the Northern and the Southern economies, the argument of the legality of slavery and states rights, and Secession. You will complete a WebQuest to learn about the treatment of slaves, how the Southern plantation owners felt over slavery and its impact in their economy, and the position that the North and South held on the resulting causes of the Civil War. As you are completing the WebQuest, imagine if you had to live during the 1860's. You will think about and analyze all the possible perspectives that were held at that time period.==

=You have three writing options under the "Process" page and asks you to complete all three. __ However, I am only asking you to complete your choice of TWO of the writing processes below: __=
 * 1) ==Journal entry as a slave discussing the treatment you endure in the South (about 2-3 paragraphs, using the websites provided!)==
 * 2) ==Newspaper article from the Southern perspective that defends the use of slavery (about 2-3 paragraphs, using the websites provided!)==
 * 3) ==Two lists of details that explain the differences between the North and the South at the time of the Civil War. You may also choose to present this as a written paragraph, if you choose.==


 * ==Post your written work (and your introduction, too!) under the discussion section of this page by __ September 14, 2012! __ We will discuss the work in class, so be prepared to discuss and defend your work.==


 * ==__Grading__: Your summer task will be graded on a 10-point scale.==
 * ==Joining the Class Wiki = 2 points==
 * ==Posting your introduction and commenting on other introductions = 2 points==
 * ==Each writing task from the Civil War Task = 3 points each/ 6 points total==


 * ==Due to unexpected circumstances, I was unable to post your work earlier, but have reduced your Civil War work considerably. (I suggest completing one writing piece and the chart/list). However, as of now, you have 5 weeks to complete this work and I expect 8th graders to be able to accomplish such a task!==


 * ==__I will NOT be collecting hard copies of this work!__ Part of your assignment is to use the Wiki page and learn about how posting and commenting works. Since we will be using online systems throughout the year, please get used to following online directions and seeking out specific answers to questions you may have. If you have questions, there is a specific "Questions" tab for you, or you can email me at msguarneri@yahoo.com. ==