The Murder of Emmett Till
Step One:
Warning - The youtube clip below contains some vision that may be disturbing.
If you do not wish to watch skip to Step Two.
Warning - The youtube clip below contains some vision that may be disturbing.
If you do not wish to watch skip to Step Two.
Step Two: Who was Emmett Till?
In what ever format you like, written, visual (poster) etc. create a biography about the life and murder of Emmett Till
***Use the document bellow to help you in creating your biography***
In what ever format you like, written, visual (poster) etc. create a biography about the life and murder of Emmett Till
***Use the document bellow to help you in creating your biography***
biography_of_emmett_till.docx |
Extension: Listen to the following song by activist Bob Dylan and answer the questions:
- Describe Dylans’ views on the on the death of Emmett?
- Identify and describe the intended audience for the song/poem?
- Describe the reaction the artist was hoping to evoke in the audience?
- Is the song effective in spreading the message of the artist, why/why not?