The brutality of Bloody Sunday—when non-violent protesters who supported voting rights for African Americans were beaten by police—captured a nation. Young historians examine the letter of one horrified American to Congress to consider the significance of the event. The activity includes a writing prompt to email to the teacher.

Concepts

civil rights, the civil rights movement, non-violent protest, protests, voting rights, voting

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Instructional Ideas

• Offer the activity as a warm up or exit ticket for a discussion about Bloody Sunday
• Use as launch activity for a unit on the civil rights movement

Classroom Considerations

• Class members need devices with Internet access

Pros

• Primary source offers a unique perspective to talk about events of Bloody Sunday
• Discussion questions help pupils consider author purpose and tone, honing analysis skills

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.6 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.6 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.6 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.10