Really cool site

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/delegates/committee_table/


This is a good site that explains some of the Committees during the Convention.

Cartoon Analysis

Cartoon Analysis Worksheet

Visuals	Words (not all cartoons include words)
Level One: List the objects or people you see in the cartoon.	Identify the cartoon caption and/or title.   Locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon
Level Two: Which of the objects on your list are symbols?   What do you think each symbol means?	Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? Why do you think so?   List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon

 

Level Three: Describe the action taking place in the cartoon. Explain how the words in the cartoon clarify the symbols. Explain the message of the cartoon (1 paragraph)

Rubric for Project Oral Presentation

Oral Presentation Rubric : Signers of the Constitution Teacher Name: Mr. Holmes Student Name:     ________________________________________

 

CATEGORY	100	80	60	15
Content	Shows a full understanding of the topic. Follows the time line.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Preparedness	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. Does not read the PP slides to class.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. Reads from PPs	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
PowerPoint	PowerPoint template was correctly followed. Information is correct and easy to understand.	Some mistakes on following the template. Information correct but some typo's.	Slides out of sequence and information on slides is hard to understand.Some typos and historical facts are wrong.	Template not used. Many mistakes and typos. No effort put forward.
Listens to Other Presentations	Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.	Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.	Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.	Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.

 

Date Created: Sep 27, 2009 06:31 pm (CDT)

Computer lab days:

Sept 8, 9, 12, 15

8-9 should be your research days

12th is for your short paper

15th is for your PP