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In another effort to ensure all students master the standards I have up loaded an end of semester project on my homework blog. http://klausnerga.weebly.com/ All parts of the project must be turned in via google docs and partial projects will not be accepted. Students must score an 80% or above on to project to demonstrate mastery. Google Docs upload Sign in to [email protected] Password: Fall2011
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Below are resources that you may find useful when you are completing your homewrk and performance tasks. Students must work on the Civil War Performance task for homework.
VOCABULARY QUIZ ANSWERS!
The American Civil War 1861 - 1865 Power Point Performance Task Task: You will be given six days of in class computer lab time to create a Power Point Presentation over an assigned topic from the Civil War. All projects must be printed out and/or put on the class flash drive Performance task due: December 15, 2016 4:00pm Standard: SS8H6: The student will analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia Element: SS8H6.b: State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia’s coast, Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Andersonville. Topics:
Presentation Expectations – Check off as you complete. _____ Title slide should include the title of the project, relevant graphic, a compelling/engaging question and your name(s). _____ Ending slide should have a well-written Costa’s Level 2 or 3 Question. This question should engage higher level thinking about your topic. The class will be responsible for writing this questions and responding based on what they learned from your presentation, and what they find on their own. _____ Include 8 – 15 slides. _____ Font size should be easy-to-read and in the range of 28 to 48. _____ Slide background should enhance overall presentation. Tips:
Pacing Guide: Day 1: Work with your partner taking Cornell Notes researching information you would like to incorporate in your presentation. Complete all notes for homework. Day 2 – 5: Work in the computer lab to create your Power Point presentation. Day 5 : Presentation completed and you are getting feedback from your teacher. Day 6 : Work in the class to put final touches on your presentation create your Power Point presentation. The American Civil War 1861 - 1865 Power Point Performance Task Grading Rubric Introduction 10 points The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with a compelling question. 8 points The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic. Question present, but not thought-provoking. 5 point The introduction shows some structure, but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. No question evident. Content 40 points Information is factually accurate and presented with a logical flow of ideas. The text is written with no mechanical errors. 35 points Some information unclear or not adequately explained or described. Sequence not as organized as it might have been. Few mechanical errors. 30 points Information is incomplete or inaccurate. Sequencing of ideas is unclear. Mechanical errors detract from overall quality. Ending 10 points Includes appropriate level Costa’s Question. 8 points Question present, but not written at the expected level. 5 point No question evident or no concluding slide. Text Elements 10 points Fonts are easy-to-read and the appropriate size. The slide display (background) enhances the readability of the text. 8 points In a few places the font selection and size may interfere with the readability of the slide. 5 point Overall font selection and background choice detracts from readability of the slide. Graphics 10 points Carefully selected graphics and appropriate transitions enhance the overall presentation quality. 8 points Some graphic and transition choices enhance the overall presentation quality. 5 point Graphics and transitions are used minimally and do not enhance the understanding of the content. Presentation 20 points Well-prepared and organized speaker(s) presents directly to the audience using a clear voice 15 points Minor issues regarding presentation skills – voice level, eye contact. Reading directly from the Power Point. 10 points Poor voice level and/or eye contact with audience. Connection with the audience not evident. Name(s): __________________________________________ Grade Earned: ___________
Greetings, If your student did not complete the Civil War Time Capsule performance tasks it was due on Monday, December 5, 2016. An extension was given as the performance tasks original due date was Friday, December 2, 2016. Students were given the opportunity to work on the project all day in call for the entire week and Monday, December 5, 2016. Furthermore, I was editing, proofreading and printing all of the papers for those who asked on Monday, December 5, 2016. With that being said, there will be no more extensions given on this project. If your student did not complete this project they will need to complete the make-up project listed below. The make-up project is due on December 15, 2016 by 4:00pm. It must be emailed to me at [email protected] I will reply back if I got your assignment. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at (678) 369-3261
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