Pre-IB History 10NapoleonProject and Presentation

Napoleon
The project will be ongoing for two weeks and students will work in groups of 2. The project has three parts; a report card, a portfolio and a presentation that will represent Napoleon Bonaparte.
Purpose
To evaluate Napoleon Bonaparte as a leader!

Method
Multimedia – using powerpoint, moviemaker, Microsoft word or an approved technology method by me.
The Actual Project:

Part 1: The Report Card (10%)
- evaluate Napoleon with at least 5 dfferent criteria (use more criteria if you wish)
- evaluate Napoleon during the three periods of his life and include a final evaluation
- include a legend to explain the marks (E=excellent)
Part 2: The Portfolio (10%)
It must include supporting documents (at least 1 written, 1 visual and 1 of the student choice) for the report card to justify the “mark” given. You should keep all of your information neat and tidy and in one area.
Part 3: The Presentation ( 5%)
The students will present their report card and their portfolio to the group. The objective is to convince the other groups to change their marks to your marks.
Evaluation:
-content (3 points for parts 1 and 2 and 1 point for part 3)
-creativity (2 pts for parts 1 and 2 and 1 pt for part 3)
-clarity (2 points for parts 1 and 2 and 1 pt for part 3)
-convincing (3 pts for parts 1 and 2 and 2 pts for part 2)
The Future
This project will be followed by an essay, so please, do not throw away any of your hard researched work!

Helpful hints for your project:
Part 3: Presentation: Your goal – to convince your classmates of your point!
Persuasive Arguments

So you want to get people to think like you? One of the best ways to do this is to present your argument in a way that convinces them your way is the right way.

In order to successfully argue your point, it is important that you not only show how good your idea is, but you need to refute the opposition. Research done needs to include topics and ideas that go against your argument.

Setting up a persuasive argument for either a presentation or paper can take many different forms. The following outline is simple, yet effective strategy to present and defend a persuasive argument.

  1. Introduction - Inform the reader/listener about the issue at hand. State the facts that surround the situation.
  2. State your case - Discuss why your way is the best way. Share evidence and expert opinions supporting your position.
  3. Examine and refute the opposition - It is vital that you recognize and discredit opposing views. Look for flaws, loopholes, and reasons to reject other suggestions. If there are positive aspects of the opposing view, point them out, but compare them to the overall benefit of your case.
  4. Reconfirm your position - Now it is time to review the main points of your arguments. Be sure to address any items that may have come while refuting the opposition.
  5. Conclude that your position is superior - Be confident in your closing that your way, is indeed, the only way based upon all the information just provided.

Evaluation Rubric: