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Date:__________________________________

Colonization
Native Americans Settlers
QFT Research Focus Statement:
If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which
didnt turn out very well for the Native Americans. -Stephen Hawking
Project Requirements:
1. INFORMATIONAL paper that includes:
a. Completed graphic organizer
b. Rough draft with self, peer, and guardian edits present.
c. Final Copy
2. Informational paper criteria:
a. A strong introduction to get a reader interested, understand the subject matter, subtopics.
i. The proper use of a quote.
b. Transitional words and phrases that move the reader from one section to the next with fluency.
c. Vocabulary important to the topic and the use of glossary or context to help assign meaning to the
words.
d. A variety of information from a numerous reliable sources and embedded in different ways such as
quotations, paraphrased, graphics, graphs, etc
e. Sources are cited.
f. A conclusion that restates the main points and leaves a reader with a question to think about or a desire
to learn more.
3. Artful Representation Criteria:
a. An artful representation that includes your feelings on a problem or issue that you would like to make
others aware of about this topic.
b. Thought, time, and effort are observable.
c. A brief description of how your art is making people aware of an issue or problem.
4. GRASPS:
a. Informational flyer, brochure, pamphlet, etc that supports your issue.
5. Presentation Criteria:
a. Summarize your paper, art, and what you learned through research.
b. It is organized and planned out.
c. Focused on the topic.
d. Listen to other presentation, give valuable feedback respectfully.
Notes/Thoughts:

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Date:_________________________________

Informational Research Paper

Research Thesis Statement (Take your main research question and make it into a complete sentence):
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Main Research Question (What do I want to teach others?):
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Rubric
Does your paper have an introductory paragraph that includes the following:
-Your thesis statement/introductory quote?
-Your branches (paragraphs) of information each have one sentence representing the main idea of each
branch/paragraph?
Does the overall paper include the following:
-Information logically grouped into paragraphs?
-Transitional words/phrases such as: in addition, in contrast, also, etc
-Various sources that are cited at the end of your text?
-Use a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences?
-Have quotation marks representing words that are not your own?
-Purposeful text feature use?
- Have the correct non-negotiables (correct capitalization, punctuation, grammar, spelling, & complete
sentences?
Does your paper have a concluding section that includes the following:
-A summary of your thesis and main points?
-A reflection on what you have learned?
-Something that leaves your reader wondering?
Notes on Feedback:

Peer Review:
Questions, Comments, Suggestions:
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Parent Review:
Questions, Comments, Suggestions:
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Based on the following feedback I feel that I earned a ____ because:
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GRASP PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT - COLONIZATION

Goal- Your goal is to create awareness to a problem and/or issue concerning how the Native Americans and Settlers
impacted each other.

Role- You are to take the role of Historian/Researcher, in which you are to provide your audience with the information
so that they may be more informed and make their own decision.

Audience- Your audience are the people who would potentially visit your park(s).
Situation- You are an advocate of both your park(s), and the Native American culture.

Your park(s) were most likely a

home for Native American tribes who were impacted by colonization. Inform visitors to your park on what happened.

Product- Create an informational pamphlet, brochure, flyer, etc that your audience can take with them and give them
something to think about.

Standards- Product card criteria.

Notes:

Plan/Sketch:

Topic: Colonization

Driving Question: How did the Native Americans and Settlers impact each other?

QFT Research Statement: If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher
Columbus first landed in America, which didnt turn out very well for the Native Americans. -Stephen Hawking
Thesis Statement:

Introductory Quote:

Introduction:

Main Idea (QFT)1:

Main Idea(QFT)2:

Main Idea(QFT)3:

Main idea 3:
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Main Idea(QFT)4:

Main idea 4:
Main idea 1:

Conclusion:

Main idea 2:
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