LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PROJECT

BY: Geraldine Moody-HarrisSpring 2011

An Airman’s Story

You will listen to and read interviews,

view a movie, Access the Library of

Congress Analyze primary sources

of Tuskegee Airmen

You will work in groups of three

You will work with your group to create an article telling a first hand account of a Tuskegee Airman’s experience during World War ll

Remember, you are writing an Auto Biography. You are your telling your story

FIND THE Tuskegee AirmenBy clicking on the following links, you will be able to listen to interview excerpts, watch a video of an interview, read letters or diaries, and look at photographs that the Airmen saved from their war experiences.  

Your Links

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TIPS FOR RESEARCH

•Many of the interviews are divided into excerpts. Each excerpt has a brief description so you can choose which parts of the interview most interest you.

•Remember to research the role African Americans played in World War II and other wars before that.

•Research the changes that came about after they took the challenge and were recognized as dedicated and trustworthy pilots.•Take notes so that

you will remember the experiences these men encountered as a result of their determination to become trained pilots in combat.•Write about their training and war experiences.

•Use pictures to help make your work outstanding•Use the links provided to access the Library of Congress for primary Sources.•Remember Primary Sources are first hand accounts

Individual ExpectationsWork quietly and constantly. Share ideas and consult each other

and the teacher.Be mindful of the time allotted to

others on the computer. Remember that the teacher is one

other resource. Finish the article by the due date. Work to the best of your ability.Use your time wisely.

CollaboratingWork quietly and cooperatively with your group.Remember, good collaborating means being

respectful of your group members’ ideas and capabilities.

Do your share of the work, assisting those in your group that may need your help

Work out a plan regarding how you will present to the class.

Remember, only your best is good enough.