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Chapter
6 Extra Credit Project
Directions: Choose one
of the following to complete. Make sure to follow all steps. Your project must
include a bibliography containing a minimum of 2 sources. Wikipedia
is not a reliable source. Your
bibliography must be in MLA format. (Use
EasyBib.com for help on creating a bibliography of sources in MLA format)
1.
A mural
is a large painting that represents something that is happening in our
community or world by using only pictures. The pictures represent the message
that someone is trying to get across. Choose 5 amendments you feel should go
together. Using a standard
sized poster board, create a mural
of the 5 amendments you chose. Your pictures can be hand drawn, cut out of a
magazine, or actual pictures you take (cannot
be printed). You should have less than 5 words on your mural. Write a one
page explanation of your mural (12
point font if typed). Include the 5 amendments you chose and why you think
they go together.
a.
Rubric:
Points
|
Description
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10
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Bibliography is included
with poster board. A minimum of 2 sources are used. Sources are in MLA
format. Bibliography is typed or written in pen (no pencil).
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20
|
Mural is on a large poster
board. Mural is colorful and easy to understand. Creative designs and ideas
are applied to the mural. Visuals accurately represent the Amendments.
Visuals are clear.
|
20
|
Extended Response is typed
or written in pen. Extended response includes details and support. Extended
response is neat and free of errors.
|
2.
Create a
guide to the 27 amendments. This should be put together like a book. You will
show each amendment with at least one visual and a brief description of the
amendment. You can have 2 to 3 amendments on each page but no more than 3.
Don’t forget to have a title and table of contents. Write a one page response on which of
the amendments you feel to be the most important (12 point font if typed). Explain your answer using support from
your research.
a.
Rubric:
Points
|
Description
|
10
|
Bibliography is included with poster board. A
minimum of 2 sources are used. Sources are in MLA format. Bibliography is
typed or written in pen (no pencil).
|
20
|
Guide is put together like a book. The guide
has a front, back and includes a table of contents. Information is
written is typed or written in pen. A visual is included with each amendment.
Guide is organized and neatly put together.
|
20
|
Extended Response is typed or written in pen.
Extended response includes details and support. Extended response is neat and
free of errors.
|
ANY PROJECT FOUND TO BE PLAGIARIZED WILL BE
GIVEN ZERO CREDIT AND RESULT IN A DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST SECOND TO START
THIS PROJECT – IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING UP YOUR GRADE. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
IT.
DUE DATE:
A DAY: Tuesday, December 1st &
B DAY: Wednesday, December 2nd
