The+Process+-+Muckraker+Magazine


 * The Process**
 * There are 6 steps for you to follow during this project. Use the PROCESS CHECKLIST (**this is your paper packet**) and check off each step as you have completed it.**

C**hooses your roles from the task section and follows the requirements for that role. ** Each person is responsible for writing two [|features articles], drawing or finding on the Internet one [|political cartoon] , and finding one actual [|photograph] on the Internet. ** Each person in the group is responsible for two pages in the Magazine. You will design your page with your 4 products (two articles, one cartoon, one photograph). Your completed Publisher page is the last step that will be checked off on your **PROCESS CHECKLIST** paper.
 * Step 1.**
 * Step 2.
 * Step 3.**

You will be assigned a particular topic from which to write. The categories from which you will be assigned a topic are Social Problems, Reformers, Economics/ Big Business, and Politics. **Step 5. Use the websites below to research the Progressive Era for your articles, cartoons and photographs. You may also use any information from your textbook and Social Studies binder. ** [|**Child Labor In America 1900-1912: Photo documentary of different jobs and conditions**]**.** __** [|Immigration and the Progressive Era.] **__ __** [|Cartoon Jungle: cartoons of the Meat Trust scandal of 1906.] **__ __** [|Immigration Political Cartoons.] **__ __** [|Search Engine for Progressive Era.] **__
 * Step 4.**
 * Websites:**
 * [|Awesome site for city life conditions and good for various Progressive era topics.]**
 * [|Jacob Riis-book "How the Other Half Lives" Tenement conditions (chapters from book)]**
 * [|Cartoons of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era]**
 * [|History Channel - Classroom]**
 * [|Progressive Era Resources on the world wide web]**

//How do I know if my tasks are complete?//
 * Step 6.

Your written articles must explain what the problem was, what the reform was and what the effect of the reform was. In addition, you must categorize and analyze the problem in the context of social, political or economic. Make sure you have followed the guidelines for writing your features articles below. If you follow this model for each article, you will have completed the task. For further instructions and help organizing your articles click here: //Features Article Requirements.// **You also have a copy of this guideline in your Process Checklist packet.

Each cartoon must show the problem and who was being hurt by it. It may or may not include the solution. In addition, your cartoon should be analyzed by answering the three questions:
 * 1) what is the issue?
 * 2) what are the symbols?
 * 3) what is the opinion of the author?

Your photograph must be from the time period 1865-1920. Write a caption for the photograph that interprets it. This is accomplished by discussing what is in the photograph, what problem is being shown and what might help. //**Feature Article Requirements:**// A feature article is a descriptive article that describes the facts, issues, or topics. It is without opinion and written for publication in a newspaper or magazine. A feature or informative article is written to inform the audience of issues strictly from an objective stand point (no opinion). While being an unbiased article, news articles explain both sides/ perspectives of an issue or topic. //**How should I organize my article?**//
 * //Guidelines//**:
 * informs the reader of a news story, topic or event
 * presents an unbiased view on a topic or issue
 * presents both sides of an issue: for example, a feature article on child labor would show both the uses and misuses of it
 * starts with a catchy lead in statement to get the attention of the audience
 * uses quotes within the body paragraphs to add credibility
 * uses newspaper techniques such as who, what, when, where, why
 * **includes** a catchy headline, along with a date and name of the author


 * 1**. Your **introduction** should include a catch opening sentence or lead statement, the issue at hand, and closing statement about the purpose of the article.
 * Purpose of Introduction** :
 * to grab the attention of the reader
 * to briefly describe the issue at hand, and provide a preview of what will come next in the body paragraphs


 * 2**. The **body paragraph** of your essay should focus on the content (what your topic is about and role of your topic/individual within the Progressive Era) what importance is your person or event in the Progressive era.
 * Methods for writing body paragraph** :
 * provide factual supporting evidence for each statement made
 * present both sides of the issue/ person (both perspectives)
 * answer 5 W's - who, what where, when, why
 * use quotes if possible to add credibility to your article
 * use descriptive language to hold the attention of your audience, but be very careful not to add any opinion


 * 3**. The **concluding paragraph** should summarize the importance of the topic and hint on future ramifications; direction of the topic. It clinches the purpose of the article and gives the readers something to think about.
 * Purpose of conclusion** :
 * summarize concisely the essential points of the article
 * entice the reader to read future articles by adding a brief statement about the future ramifications/ circumstances surrounding the topic