History 11 Monologues

Outstanding Canadians

Students will be expected to:

• Identify and describe continuing/persistent questions that have deep roots in Canada's history

• Identify those individuals, events, and/or symbols that they believe have contributed to the development of Canada and explain their historical significance

Each student will be responsible for researching, preparing and presenting a 7-10 minute mini seminar/monologue as part of their assessment for this semester. Students will be given a list of possible historical personalities from which to choose. Research should include biographical information, major contributions and significance of the historical figure to the history of Canada.

Upon completion of their research students will prepare a short introductory photo essay. Following this introduction they should prepare a multi slide power point including a ‘References’ slide of sources used for the preparation of the power point. This ‘References’ slide should follow an APA format.

Possible Personalities Include:

Roberta Bondar / Sir Wilfred Laurier / Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons / Queen Victoria / Joseph Howe / Sheila Watt- Cloutier
Marilyn Bell / Ben Gullison / Donald Marshal Junior / William Lyon MacKenzie / Brian Mulroney / Edwin Baker
Rick Hanson / Rene Levesque / Queen Elizabeth II / Michael J. Fox / James Wolfe / Tom Longboat
Joseph Bombardier / Alexander Graham Bell / Romeo Dallaire / Tom Jackson / Agnes MacPhail / Lestor B. Pearson
Laura Secord / Lord Stanley / Pierre Elliot Trudeau / Tommy Douglas / Donovan Bailey / Nellie McClung
Portia White / William Hall / Craig Kielburger / Arthur Currie / Big Bear / John G. Diefenbaker

Part One: Photo Essay

A.  You need a variety of photos

B.  Have an original script (captions) that tells the story & connects to the photos in your movie.

C.  Use appropriate music to go with your essay

Part Two: Monologue/Power-point

On your assigned day, you must prepare a 7-10 minute presentation in character that reveals the following information:

1.  Basic statistics: birth, place of birth, family, social status, where you spent adult life, marital status, children, death, etc..

2.  Name at least 3 noteworthy events that went on in their lifetime.

3.  Discuss their greatest accomplishments (their legacy)

4.  Discuss who was affected by their decisions and accomplishments

5.  Discuss what you think they would have done differently if they could do it all again.

6.  Identify and describe forms of entertainment they enjoyed? Who were their friends?

7.  What were their religious or social affiliations? Who did they admire?

8.  Tell a story about something noteworthy that has happened to them.

9.  Other relevant information to help others learn about this character and their historical significance.

Rubric

15-13 / 12-9 / 8-5 / 4-0 / Mark
Content / Excellent content.
Biographical research is clearly evident. All required criteria are present. Confident knowledge of personality / Good, but missing some of the required criteria. / Satisfactory, missing a lot of the required criteria. / Unsatisfactory. Did not cover a sufficient amount of the criteria. / /15
10-8 / 8-6 / 6-4 / 4 -0
Costume & Props & Visual Aids / Excellent costume. Identity of personality clear. Student is in character. Complimentary props & map. Preparation evident.
Student uses several visuals that show considerable work/creativity. No typos, etc... Introduces video clips / Very Good.
Missing 1 or 2 items. / Good.
Missing several items. / Unsatisfactory / /10
5 / 4 / 3 / 2-0
Photo Essay / Excellent: Clear photos, original & creative script, appropriate music / Good / Satisfactory / Poor / /5
Oration / Excellent oration.
Voice projection, eye contact and use of cue cards and props is very well done. Evidence of rehearsal. / Very Good / Good / Poor / /5
Timeframe / Within 12-15 mins. / Within 10-12 mins. / Within 8-10 mins. / 5-8 mins. / /5

Final Mark = /40