ABC Poster-A Review of Canadian History Vocabulary and Terms

Your task for this project is to design an alphabet poster that depicts the important vocabulary words and terms that we have studied over the past school year. You will choose one vocab. word or term for each letter of the alphabet, provide a completedefinition, example and include a graphic or icon for each word or term that you use.

A is for Aboriginal
The first inhabitants of a given area. Ex. First Nations and Metis

Use the following grid to make of list of the words and terms you will be using.

A = / F = / K = / P = / U = / Z =
B = / G = / L = / Q = / V =
C = / H = / M = / R = / W =
D = / I = / N = / S = / X =
E = / J = / O = / T = / Y =

You will be marked using the following rubric:

Criteria / 25-excellent / 20-proficient / 15-basic / 10-limited
Critical thinking / Selects words that are outstanding / Selects words that are accurate / Selects words that are adequate / Selects words that are inaccurate
Historical thinking / Provides a broad, detailed analysis
of the word / Provides a credible and detailed analysis of the word / Provides a surface and cursory analysis of the word / Provides a vague, partial or incorrect analysis
Oral, written and visual literacy / Presents in a way that is persuasive and engaging / Presents in a way that is mostly credible and interesting / Presents in a way that is partly logical / Presents in a way that is confusing and does not show purpose
Presentation & Effort / Shows excellent effort and effective design is used / Good effort and care is included in the design and construction / Limited effort is displayed in the design and construction / Little of no effort has been used with no design elements

ABC Poster - Planning Sheet

A / H / O / V
B / I / P / W
C / J / Q / X
D / K / R / Y
E / L / S / Z
F / M / T / Name:
Pattern:
G / N / U / Title: