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Roundtable Discussion

  1. Once each student has selected his or her primary image and textual document, bring students together for discussion in groups. The outcome of the discussion will be the selection of one primary image and one primary document that best captures the developments, trends, or patterns of race or ethnicity during their time period.
  2. Assign each group member a particular task in the discussion. Emphasize that all members are responsible for contributing to the discussion.  Be sure that the students understand that they will be required to evaluate the quality of their discussion following the provided rubric on Evaluation of Discussion.

Researcher Discussion Leader Recorder
  • You must identify and explain important events, people, and patterns during this time period.
  • You may reference your notes, your text, or American Memory collections.
  • Ultimately, your job is to set the historical context for the discussion.
  • You must keep the discussion on track and focused.
  • You must insure that all members' ideas are shared.
  • Remember that you are trying to characterize or capture the developments regarding race and ethnicity in America during this time period.
  • You must take notes and try to capture the group's discussion.
  • Focus on why group members selected the sources that best represent the changes or challenges of race and ethnicity during your time period.
  • Include comments from each member including yourself.

 

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