AMERICAN STUDIES                  Unity and Divisions/Diversity

Primary Source Research Project

 

 

                                                                                                Name _________________

 

 

 

____  Ideas and Development

  30                  __  You wrote two full pages (around 500-600 words)

                                __  You compared and contrasted the 5 adults’ experiences with unity and divisions

                                __  You had a clear, succinct thesis statement on the topic

__  You provided abundant support as evidence for your thesis, with clear, specific

                details and examples

                                __  You clearly summarized their view on unity and divisions

                                __  You provided clear supporting details from the interviews

 

 

 

____  Research

  15                  __  You interviewed 5 adults

                                __  They were of various ages and experiences

                                __  You took detailed notes on each, and turned the notes in

                                __  You summarized each interview in a paragraph

 

 

 

____  Organization and Conventions

  15                  __  You have a clear introduction, including your thesis

                                __  You used logical paragraphing

                                __  You have a clear conclusion, distinct from your introduction

                                __  Your spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure were excellent

                                __  Neat and legible (typed, double-spaced)

                                __  You have a cover page with title, name, period, class, and date clearly typed

 

 

 

____  Total  (minimum of  42 needed to pass this portion of the unit project)

  60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN STUDIES                  Unity and Divisions/Diversity

                                                            Unity and Divisions Artwork and Presentation

 

                                                                                                Name __________________

 

 

____  Content 

  20                        __  Your artwork is clearly a self-reflection of your own views

                                __  You wrote a clear, detailed, thorough paragraph (100 words or more) explaining why

                                                you feel your art represents your view of unity and divisions in America

                                __  You demonstrated an obvious complexity of thought, not just settling for the easiest

                                                and most unoriginal statement on unity and divisions

 

 

____  Visual and Presentation

  20                        __  You created an original piece of art that expresses your view of unity and divisions

                                                (painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, music, video, etc)

                                __  You obviously took the time and effort to make your art as neat as possible, even if

                                                you claim to have no artistic talent

                                __  You presented the material to the class, clearly explaining your ideas in a rehearsed

                                                and coherent manner

                               

 

____  Total Score  (minimum of 28 required to pass this portion of the unit project)

  40