Georgia from 1877 and 1918: How did Georgia change during this time?
Choice Board
Directions: You must complete one activity for each of the following topics:- Bourbon Triumvirate
- Henry Grady
- International Cotton Exposition
- Rebecca Latimer Felton
- Thomas Watson
- Booker T. Washington
- W.E.B. DuBois / a. Acrostic of
group/person/event
using each letter in a last person’s name, provide a fact that shares information about the topic. / b. Personal change initiative-
Come up with your own issue that you would like to bring about change for. Relate your initiative to a person from the list. (10-15 sentences) / c. Create a sculpture/3D model
of a person/group/event with an informational plaque outlining their achievements/info. Materials are brought to school to work on, or pictures demonstrating collaborative progress at home required.
d. Timeline- should be
creatively presented, not just a list like when we take notes. Should be colorful. (7-10 events) / e. Create a Venn Diagram
comparing and contrasting two people and their beliefs regarding equal rights. (Washington and DuBois) / f. Poem- write a poem that
provides information about the person/topic. The poem must rhyme. (12 lines) / g. Interview- Create a written
interview of a person/group. (5-7 questions and answers)
h. 60-second advertisement-
choose a side to support or fight against an issue that the person stands for. Video record. / i. Journal entry- The journal
entry should be dated. Entry includes emotions, thoughts, and demonstrate clear inner dialogue. (5-7 sentences) / j. Student choice with
teacher approval- see teacher with proposal. Write in the box to the right.
Graphic Organizer: My Notes
Who / Beliefs/Goals/ Vocabulary / Actions/Achievements/ ImpactFAQs
See if your question is answered below before you ask me!
How much work should I accomplish each day?
It should take you 10-15 minutes to gather notes with your partner, and the remainder of class to complete the activity. Watch your time; these activities will require more focus and planning than your last project. If you’re working really hard, you could get two activities completed in one class period.
Can I choose whether to write in pen, pencil, marker, or colored pencil?
All written material must be in dark, permanent ink. Colored pencils and markers may be used to enhance pages. Some activities required coloring utensils. Activities written in pencil will not be accepted.
How long does each activity have to be?
Assignments must be long enough to provide the necessary information, as well as provide details that enhance the piece to take it to a higher level. Each activity has lengths identified in parenthesis. Each sentence must be content-heavy. Sentences that are not, do not count. For each activity, you must include all of the following information, if possible:
· Name
· Relevant dates
· Achievements
· Actions
· Goals
· Impact on society
· Vocabulary words defined
· Any other important information
Do I have to take notes on the topics first?
For each activity, you and your partner will be required to complete a graphic organizer section on the topic before you can begin the activity. Once you’ve finished your graphic organizer, you should no longer need a text or Coach book. There are two topics that you do NOT have to complete notes on due to the activity you must complete for it: Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.
Where will I find the information to complete these assignments?
You will find information in the Coach book 106-108 and 162-163 and textbook pages 312-349. You may be allowed to research information online depending on your activity. See me for permission.
Can my partner and I split up the work, and work on different topics at different times?
You and your partner must work collaboratively on one activity at a time. One person cannot work on a poem while the other works on the journal entry.
What if my partner isn’t at school or checks out, and they have the activity?
I strongly advise that you utilize the block boxes in the classroom to house your project after class. If you or your partner are absent from class, the other will still be expected to work on the project, even if it means having to start over on an activity. As you have the option to keep your work in class, excuses will not be accepted.
Will we submit the activities? How will we be graded on the activities?
There will be one rubric for all activities. I will be taking formative quiz grades on some of the activities, and a summative grade on one of the activities. You will not know which activities will be graded ahead of time. Use the rubric below for all of your activities.
Student Rubric5 points / 4 points / 3 points
Ideas (x2) / Topics are narrow enough to be thoroughly and satisfyingly discussed in the piece. Relevant, specific details help the pieces go beyond the obvious. The ideas are fresh and original, and include emotional appeal. All information is accurately reported. / Topics are narrow and developed but lacking in vivid description. Writer stays on topic, but reader is left with a few questions. Most information is accurately reported. / Topics are broad, but the reader can see where the writer is headed. The writer attempts to support his or her point, but the support is not strong enough to carry the piece to a higher level The reader is left with questions after reading it. The writer generally stays on topic, but does not bring it beyond the obvious.
Organization / The organizational structure of the piece makes it easy to understand and helps move the reader through the text. Headings for each activity clearly identify what activity the writer completed. Pieces have titles or are clearly labeled. Introductions and conclusions are used when applicable. Sequencing of ideas are logical and paced. Writing accurately represents the format required by the activity (example, poem written in stanza format, etc.) / The structure of the piece is evident and guides the reader throughout the piece. Introductions and conclusions are not remarkable. Sequence is logical and pacing is controlled, though the format is sometimes unclear. Headings are present for most activities. / The structure of the piece is evident and moves the reader through the piece. Formatting has been attempted, but is mostly done incorrectly. Pacing is generally controlled, but lacks logical sequencing. Headings are missing and writing lacks introductions and conclusions.
Conventions / The writer demonstrates mastery of standard writing conventions. The reader notices less than three errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, capitalization, etc. / The writer shows control of most of the standard writing conventions. The reader notices few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, capitalization, etc. / The writer shows some control of all the conventions or mastery of some conventions and significant errors in others.