Robber Baron or Captain of Industry? Project Options

  • Nickname poster
  • Using a Microsoft Office program (probably Word or Publisher) create an 8 1/2” by 11” poster which includes the following:
  • Picture_____/5
  • Good, clear quality; not distorted
  • Accurately portrays him, literally and/or symbolically
  • URL underneath
  • Nickname_____/5
  • Creative and original
  • Suitable for the businessman
  • Written Information_____/10
  • Informative details; goes beyond the basics
  • Two paragraph minimum
  • Explains the meaning behind his nickname
  • Identifies his industry
  • Formal tone; no “I”
  • Correct spelling, grammar, conventions
  • Visual Appeal_____/10
  • Poster is creative; has flair
  • Incorporates borders, fonts, word art, etc.
  • Draws the eye “in”
  • Writing and picture size is balanced
  • White space is balanced; not overwhelming or overpowering
  • Total Points_____/30
  • Wanted poster
  • Using a Microsoft Office program (probably Word or Publisher) create an 8 1/2” by 11” poster which includes the following:
  • Picture_____/5
  • Good, clear quality; not distorted
  • Accurately portrays him, literally and/or symbolically
  • URL underneath
  • Written Information_____/15
  • Informative details; goes beyond the basics
  • Three paragraph minimum
  • Explains the reasons why he is wanted; fully explains his good or bad qualities and acts
  • Identifies the industry in which he is wanted
  • Formal tone; no “I”
  • Correct spelling, grammar, conventions
  • Visual Appeal_____/10
  • Poster is creative; has flair
  • “Wanted” heading
  • Incorporates borders, fonts, word art, etc.
  • Draws the eye “in”
  • Writing and picture size is balanced
  • White space is balanced; not overwhelming or overpowering
  • Total Points_____/30
  • Obituary
  • Using Microsoft Word, write a 5 paragraph factual essay which addresses the life and legacy (famous or infamous) of this businessman.
  • Picture_____/5
  • Good, clear quality; not distorted
  • Accurately portrays him, literally and/or symbolically
  • URL underneath
  • Written Information_____/25
  • Informative details; goes beyond the basics
  • Five paragraph minimum
  • Fully explains his life and legacy (both good and bad); his upbringing, his personal qualities, his business career, his later life
  • Identifies and describes his industry and the impact he had on this industry
  • Formal tone; no “I”
  • Uses sound writing techniques, focusing on ideas and content
  • Correct spelling, grammar, conventions
  • Total Points_____/30
  • Contemporary Bigwig Comparison/Contrast
  • Using Microsoft Word, write a 3 paragraph factual essay which addresses the similarities and differences between the 1900’s Gilded Age businessman to a businessman of today.
  • Picture_____/5
  • Good, clear quality; not distorted
  • Accurately portrays both men, literally and/or symbolically
  • URL underneath
  • Written Information_____/25
  • Informative details; goes beyond the basics
  • Three paragraph minimum
  • Fully explains the similarities (his upbringing, his personal qualities, his business career, and/or his later life) and differences to a robber baron or captain of industry today
  • Identifies and describes his industry and the impact he had on this industry
  • Formal tone; no “I”
  • Uses sound writing techniques, focusing on ideas and content
  • Correct spelling, grammar, conventions
  • Total Points_____/30
  • Skit
  • With a small group of four, depict each of the business tycoons.
  • Costumes_____/5
  • Historical Information_____ 25
  • Informative details; goes beyond the basics
  • Identifies and describes his industry and the impact he had on this industry
  • Total Points_____/30

Mrs. Hibbs

American History