The Process

Before becoming a journalist, you have to read the book Rosa Parks, by Maryann N. Weidt.  This book will give background information about the life of Rosa Parks.  You will also need to refer to this book for information throughout your Internet journey.

1. You will be placed in a team of four journalists.
   

2. Each journalist will be assigned a specific job.
   

3. After accepting your job, print the following worksheets in order to know what questions you will need to answer during your journey through history.
   
   Rosa Parks Journalist (PDF)
   Civil Rights Journalist (PDF)
   1950's Journalist (PDF)
   1960's Journalist (PDF)

4. Find the name of your assigned job below.
   
   Rosa Parks Journalist
   Civil Rights Journalist
   1950's Journalist
   1960's Journalist

5. While visiting your assigned web sites, answer the questions on your worksheet.
   

6. After collecting your information, share it with your fellow journalists.
   

7. Using the information you have gathered from your research, create a newspaper.
   

8. Your newspaper articles will be on the following topics: Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement (one article on each of these topics).
   

9. Your newspaper should also include advertisements and pictures from the 1950’s and 1960’s eras.
   

10. Each newspaper will be presented to the class.
    

11. All newspaper articles created will be put together to design a book that will be donated to your school library.

Good luck on your journey!