Jackie Robinson:
The Trailblazer
by: Hank Aaron
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Activity Created by: Erika Trautman Irvington
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Task II -Use the article from Time magazine, The Trailblazer: Jackie Robinson,, explain how Jackie Robinson's struggles and accomplishments help Henry (Hand) Aaron and other Americans? Write an essay in which you discuss the impact of Jackie Robinson on other Americans.
In your essay, be sure to include:
Describe America in 1947
What struggles did Jackie Robinson encounter during his career?
How did he change the situation for other American baseball players?
How is America different now?
Before you write your essay, organize your ideas:
| Setting: Describe America in 1947:
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| Struggles of Jackie Robinson:
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| Impact of Jackie Robinson:
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| America Now:
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Write your essay using the notes from above.
Check your writing for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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