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#7.5 Scripting the Project

Daily Learning Target! (3 min)

Highlight the verbs that show what you will do to reach your DLT and how you will do it.

I can write an historical account about my topic by synthesizing

information from various sources.

What Are Transitions?

Transitions are words or phrases that connect one idea to another. They help
organize ideas within a paragraph or essay to make your writing easier to follow.

Transitions in Historical Writing

After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, first, second, in the
decade or in year, at first, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile,
Time at the same time, for a day, month, etc., later, ordinarily, to begin with,
afterwards, generally, between, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the
meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, during the century or
during the decade.
Addition And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, another,
equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but
also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a
result, consequently, in the same way, thus, therefore, otherwise.
Contrast On the contrary, although, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, nevertheless,
however, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather,
or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true, yet.
Examples For example, for instance, to illustrate, such as, thus, in other words, as an
illustration, in particular, like, one story that I came across.
Consequence So that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, as a result, for this reason,
therefore, so, because, since, due to, in other words, then.
Conclusion In conclusion, last, so you can see, in short, in the end, to summarize, finally
Do Now (10 min): Read the paragraph below from Ms. Helfman’s script and highlight
any transitions that you see.

Historical Context Paragraph for Jim Crow

In the first decades of the 20th century, southern states enacted Jim Crow laws to
segregate and disenfranchise their Black citizens. Jim Crow was enforced by legal and
extralegal means. One year after Joe Louis was born, the Ku Klux Klan was revived at Stone
Mountain in Georgia. The Second Klan unleashed a wave of racial violence and terror across
the South. The Barrows were not spared. In 1925, a group of hooded Klansmen stopped Louis’
mother and stepfather as they returned home late one night. What could have easily become a
lynching was stopped by one Klansmember who recognized Louis’ stepfather, Pat Brooks.
Although Lillie and Pat escaped with their lives, the encounter put their family in grave
danger. They quickly sold what belongings they could and boarded a train for Detroit.

Time transitions were used the most because it’s important to know
What types of when everything is happening in a historical script for it to flow and
transition were make sense.
used most? Why
do you think they
were used?

Other Useful Phrases

As________ has said/writes/describes
Quoting or __________ said/stated/remarked/observed/concluded
Paraphrasing Historians believe_______

As I researched the _________

Narrating the I learned________
Research Process This image shows________
This photograph was taken in_______, it shows____

I think it's important that_________

Signaling One thing I found interesting______
Importance This shows us____________
This is important because__________
Organizing Your Account (30 min) Use the graphic organizer and your past
assignments to create your account. Remember to use a few quotes from your sources.

Introduce Your Topic

Describe your topic (who, what, where, when) pulling information from 7.0 and 7.1

Ideas for getting started: use a story as a hook, ________ was born on, it all began in______,
growing up, I always wondered about_____.
How did a small French town not untouched by slavery become the most important
stop on the quest for freedom for thousands? In this video I will discuss Detroit, and
its importance in the Underground Railroad.

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Explain the Historical Context

Describe the political, social, cultural, and/or economic setting for your topic pulling
information from 7.4
Ideas for getting started: during the __________, at this time______________, to understand
why this happened, we need to recognize _________, The prologue of the_________
began______.
In the early-mid 1800s, many enslaved people in the South were seeking their
freedom. They would escape and use the Underground Railroad, a network of safe
places (stations) and guides (conductors) to make it to freedom in Canada. It was
dangerous to work in the Underground Railroad because people could be fined or
incarcerated for helping runaway slaves under the Fugitive Slave act (passed in 1850).
Detroit was one of the most important stops, as safety in Canada was just across the
river.

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 Explain the Detroit Context
Explain what makes this a Detroit story or if it could this have happened anywhere else
pulling information from 7.4
Ideas for getting started: This happened in Detroit because______________, they came to
Detroit for___________, Detroit was a primary location for_________ because_______.

In historical context

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Connect the Context to Your Topic

Explain how this context shaped or impacted pulling information from 7.1 and/or 7.4
Ideas for getting started: __________ was a part of________, ___________was impacted
by_______, this shaped ____________ by______.
All these factors shaped a large network of stations and conductors in the
Underground Railroad in Detroit with a thriving abolitionist community. Many
churches, including the Second Baptist Church and St. Matthews Episcopal served as
stations in the railroad, and historical figures like George DeBaptiste and William
Webb were influential conductors. William Webb’s house in Detroit was even the site
of a famous meeting between Fredrick Douglass and John Brown.

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Explain the Historical Significance

Explain why this topic is important. Look over 7.0, 7.1, 7.4, and what you wrote to
determine what this topic tells us about the history of racism or resistance in Detroit.
Ideas for getting started: This is important because____________, this shows
us__________, events/people like this make us realize_____________.
This is important because it is essential that we recognize our roots and our history,
and while there are undeniably bad parts in our city’s history that we must
acknowledge, we must also learn the good things about Detroit’s history and celebrate
them, recognizing heroes like George DeBaptiste and the brave people who founded
the Second Baptist Church and had the courage to shelter escaped slaves there.

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Conclusion
Leave your audience with some thoughts about the larger importance of this topic. Do
people know about this history? Are there any historical markers or monuments for
your topic in the city If not, should there be?
 Search for historical markers:
https://www.hmdb.org/
https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0,9075,7-361-85150---,00.html
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks/list-of-nhls-by-state.htm
Ideas for getting started: learning about this history made me realize____________, this
history is important because___________, We need to recognize__________.

This city has such a rich history, and it is absolutely necessary that we learn about it.
While many people work hard to tell the story of the Underground Railroad in Detroit,
and there are bike trails and destinations you can go to to learn more, I feel that there
should be more markers and statues of influential figures, such that someone could
not go through Detroit or live there for any amount of time without learning about its
history and it’s integral role on the Undeground Railroad.

Drafting Your Account (30 min) Write a draft of your script (paragraphs or a
detailed outline) using the information from the graphic organizer and the scripting
resources above.

Rough Draft

How did a small French town not untouched by slavery become the most
important stop on the quest for freedom for thousands? In this video I will discuss
Detroit, and its importance in the Underground Railroad.
In the early-mid 1800s, many enslaved people in the South were seeking their
freedom. They would escape and use the Underground Railroad, a network of safe
places (stations) and guides (conductors) to make it to freedom in Canada. It was
dangerous to work in the Underground Railroad because people could be fined or
incarcerated for helping runaway slaves under the Fugitive Slave act (passed in 1850).
Detroit was one of the most important stops, as safety in Canada was just across the
river.
All these factors shaped a large network of stations and conductors in the
Underground Railroad in Detroit with a thriving abolitionist community. Many
churches, including the Second Baptist Church and St. Matthews Episcopal served as
stations in the railroad, and historical figures like George DeBaptiste and William
Webb were influential conductors. William Webb’s house in Detroit was even the site
of a famous meeting between Fredrick Douglass and John Brown.
This meeting was important because Frederick Douglass and John Brown were
two very influential abolitionists with conflicting beliefs. John Brown believed African
Americans should lead an insurrection to get their freedom, while Frederick Douglass
wanted to achieve emancipation through peaceful means.
This is important because it is essential that we recognize our roots and our
history, and while there are undeniably bad parts in our city’s history that we must
acknowledge, we must also learn the good things about Detroit’s history and celebrate
them, recognizing heroes like George DeBaptiste and the brave people who founded
the Second Baptist Church and had the courage to shelter escaped slaves there.
This city has such a rich history, and it is absolutely necessary that we learn
about it. While many people work hard to tell the story of the Underground Railroad
in Detroit, and there are bike trails and destinations you can go to to learn more, I feel
that there should be more markers and statues of influential figures, such that
someone could not go through Detroit or live there for any amount of time without
learning about its history and its integral role on the Underground Railroad.