Twittering Through Time

Twittering Through Time Background: You are to imagine that you were present at different historical events and have the ability to “tweet” what happened as you were there. Requirements: Research the given event beyond the notes provided in class. Give a 1st hand account of what you “see.” Follow Twitter style U shld use txt vrnaculr U r limited 2 140 characters That includes spaces You must include at least 2 clarifying points You will understand the event better than others in the class who will also see this. Therefore, a “clarifying point” will be used to assist others to understand what you are referring to. See the example below The clarifying points will NOT count against your 140 character maximum. To include the clarifying point, put brackets around a number, and then give the information below, like a footnote. [1] 1 = this is a small clarifying point example You are also expected to “Tweet Back” to at least 2 other events. It must be in direct response to the original tweet. It must be in “historical context,” as if you were alive at that time also. Event choices: Martin Luther nails the 95 Theses on the church door Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms Living in Geneva under the Consistory Munster Rebellion Anabaptists moving to America The Inquisition – either on the interviewer or interviewed side Living in King Henry VIII’s Court. You are a Member at the Council of Trent Example: This example is merely to show you the format. Your “tweet” should have much more historical meaning. BA [1] keeps tlkng about PCH[2] soccer in class. 1 = BA (Brian Adam) is a teacher at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, MO. (badam@pkwy.k12.mo.us) 2 = PCH stands for Parkway Central High School.