Task

 During the next week of class periods your small group will work together as a crew from the New York Times.  You will be "traveling" up to Seneca Falls, New York in early June 1848.  Your boss at the New York Times has a special job for your team.  Each person will be one of the following: editor, illustrator, and two reporters.  Your roles will be discussed further in the Process section of the assignment.  Your group must work together to research different aspects of the Seneca Falls Convention.  You will be putting together a “Features” section in this Sunday’s New York Times.  Using Microsoft Publisher to create your newspaper, you will make it look as realistic as possible. 

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