RAFT Task Card: US History

Objective:
You will be able to describe the purpose and effect of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Student Role:
You will create a video reenacting the events surrounding the creation of the Emancipation
Proclamation document.
Audience:
The Confederate States.
Format:
An informative video reenactment.
Topic:
You are Abraham Lincoln and you are going to go through the stages of creating, signing, and
enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation.
Directions:
1. Visit the following sites, in addition to your textbook, to learn an in-depth understanding
of how the Emancipation Proclamation came to be, who it affected, and the effects this
document had on the Civil War:
a. http://www.ushistory.org/us/34a.asp
b. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/emancipation-150/10-facts.html
c. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2967.html
2. After researching the events surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation develop a script
to reenact the events that occurred at that time. Be sure to type your script so everyone in
the reenactment can read it.
3. Incorporate cast members who will participate in your reenactment.
4. Rehearse lines and reenactment with cast members so you will be able to make the
necessary changes or adjustments before making the video.
5. Record the reenactment with a video capable device such as a video camera, cell phone,
Tablet, etc. The video assignment must be at least 10 minutes long but no longer than 15
minutes
6.

Upload your video to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ . Be sure to change the

setting to public in order for you to present the video of the reenactment in class.

Resources:
Websites to visit:
Emancipation Proclamation Goes Into Effect
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/emancipation-proclamation-goes-into-effect
The Emancipation Proclamation
http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/civilwar/a/emancipation.htm
Civil War Trust
http://www.civilwar.org/150th-anniversary/emancipation-proclamation-150.html
The Impact and Legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation
http://americanhistory.si.edu/changing-america-emancipation-proclamation-1863-and-marchwashington-1963/1863/impact-and-legacy
Assessment:
Prepare a script of a 10 to 15 minute video that will describe the purpose and effect of the
Emancipation Proclamation.
You grade will be based upon the script you prepared for your reenactment and your video that
will be viewable in YouTube.

RAFT Task Card: US History

Objective:
You will be able to describe the purpose and effect of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Student Role:
You will be the voice over narrator for this presentation.
Audience:
Civil War enthusiasts.
Format:
PowerPoint presentation with voice over commentary.
Topic:
You will create a documentary slide show on the events surrounding the creation of the
Emancipation Proclamation document.

Directions:
1. Visit the following sites, in addition to your textbook, to learn an in-depth understanding
of how the Emancipation Proclamation came to be, who it affected, and the effects this
document had on the Civil War:
a. http://www.ushistory.org/us/34a.asp
b. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/emancipation-150/10-facts.html
c. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2967.html
2. After researching the events surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation create a 10 to
15 slide show presentation that can be used as a documentary. Be sure to include a voice
over commentary and specific facts and details about the event.
3. Your slides need to include additional two other forms of media such as animation, video
or sound clips, etc.
4. You should also include 4 to 5 images depicting the events leading up to, during, and
after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Be sure to include speaker notes with
citations and references.
5. Make sure you have created your PowerPoint presentation before adding the voice over.
You may want to practice going over each slide several times to ensure your narrative
flows with your presentation.

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For more information on how to create a PowerPoint presentation follow the instructions
on this link:
https://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Collaboratory/HowTo/PowerPoint/create.html

Resources:
Websites to visit:
Emancipation Proclamation Goes Into Effect
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/emancipation-proclamation-goes-into-effect
The Emancipation Proclamation
http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/civilwar/a/emancipation.htm
Civil War Trust
http://www.civilwar.org/150th-anniversary/emancipation-proclamation-150.html
The Impact and Legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation
http://americanhistory.si.edu/changing-america-emancipation-proclamation-1863-and-marchwashington-1963/1863/impact-and-legacy
Assessment:
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation documentary on the events of the Emancipation Proclamation
that includes 10 to 15 slides with a voice over narrative.
Your grade will be based upon the elements described in the directions section of Task card.

RAFT Task Card: US History

Objective:
You will be able to describe the purpose and effect of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Student Role:
You will be presenting a speech on the Emancipation Proclamation as Abraham Lincoln.
Audience:
The Union and the opposing states.
Format:
Speech.
Topic:
You are giving a speech announcing the implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Directions:
1. Visit the following sites, in addition to your textbook, to learn an in-depth understanding
of how the Emancipation Proclamation came to be, who it affected, and the effects this
document had on the Civil War:
a. http://www.ushistory.org/us/34a.asp
b. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/emancipation-150/10-facts.html
c. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2967.html
2. After researching Abraham Lincolns speech on the Emancipation Proclamation create a
5 to 10 minute speech regarding the implementation of this document.
3. Your speech should include the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation, who it
affects, and the impact it will have on the Union.
4. You should prepare a rough draft to ensure that you have included all the elements
necessary for your speech.
5. Practice your final copy over several times to ensure that you have the proper flow while
giving your speech. You may also want to practice in front of friends and family to have a
better understanding of how it will feel speaking in front of an audience.

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For more information on how to prepare an informative speech follow this link:
http://www.hawaii.edu/mauispeech/html/informative_speech.html

Resources:
Websites to visit:
Emancipation Proclamation Goes Into Effect
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/emancipation-proclamation-goes-into-effect
The Emancipation Proclamation
http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/civilwar/a/emancipation.htm
Civil War Trust
http://www.civilwar.org/150th-anniversary/emancipation-proclamation-150.html
The Impact and Legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation
http://americanhistory.si.edu/changing-america-emancipation-proclamation-1863-and-marchwashington-1963/1863/impact-and-legacy
Assessment:
Prepare a 5 to 10 minute speech as Abraham Lincoln on the Emancipation Proclamation. Be
creative when giving your speech use visual aids such a costume.
Your grade will be based upon the elements described in the directions section of Task card.

History: Emancipation Proclamation

ROLE (student)
AUDIENCE
Key members, such as The Confederate
Lincoln, involved in
States
the creation of the
Emancipation
Proclamation

FORMAT
A video
reenactment

Row 2

Narrator

Civil War
enthusiasts.

Informational
documentary

Row 3

Abraham Lincoln

The Union and the A speech

opposing states.

Row 1

TOPIC
You are Abraham
Lincoln and you
are going to go
through the stages
of creating,
signing, and
enforcing the
Emancipation
Proclamation.
You will create a
documentary slide
show on the events
surrounding the
creation of the
Emancipation
Proclamation
document.
You are giving a
speech announcing
the
implementation of
the Emancipation
Proclamation.