Name: ____________________________

Partner:______________________________

Revolution:____________________

Revolutions Project
Essay

Due April 30th

You and your partner will write an

essay that describes each of the
4 stages in detail.
LT: Research & Citing Sources: Locate,
access, and cite the best resource
(print, electronic, database) for my
information need.
LT: Analyzing Historical Events:
Integrate information from diverse
sources into a coherent understanding
and analysis of an event
Checklist:
I have a pgph for every revolution
stage ____
My introduction gives historical context
____
My conclusion evaluates my
revolution____
I cited sources in MLA format ____
I included a Works Cited Page____

Tri-Fold Poster or
Powerpoint
Due May 4th

You and your partner will

create a tri-fold or powerpoint
presentation that includes
images, a timeline, and a
description of your 4 stages.
LT: Make strategic use of digital or
print media in presentations to
enhance understanding of findings,
reasoning, and evidence and to add
interest.

Checklist:
I included all 4 stages____
I included a timeline ____
I included at least 4 images ____
I have an interesting title ____
My presentation is clear and
organized___

Speech
(modified from essay)
Presented May 6th

You will individually present a

speech at the Revolutions Fair
that describes the stages of
your revolution and evaluates
whether or not your revolution
was successful.
LT: Present information clearly,
concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of
reasoning and the organization,
development, substance, and style
are appropriate to purpose, audience,
and task
.
Checklist:
My speech describes all 4 stages____
My speech evaluates my revolution
____
I chose the most important/relevant
information for my speech ____

* Please complete the checklist above, fill out the table below, and grade
yourself using the rubrics on the following pages when submitting each
component of your Revolutions Project.
My contribution to this project

My partners contribution to this project

Essay
Thursday, April 28th
You and your partner will write a 5-6 paragraph essay on Google Docs that will include:
1. Introductory paragraph with a hook.
2. Four body paragraphs, one paragraph detailing each stage of your revolution (with PEA..Point, Evidence,
Analysis).
3. A final paragraph that includes an analysis of whether or not your revolution improved life for people.
2.5
LT: Research &
Citing Sources

You cited 1 piece of

evidence for each body
paragraph in some
format.
You used at least 1
appropriate source.
You attempted to include
a Works Cited section.

3
You have cited 1-2 pieces of evidence
for each body paragraph consistently.
You have used at least 2 different and
appropriate sources.
You included a Works Cited section.

4
You have at least 2 pieces of
cited evidence for each body
paragraph in MLA format.
You have used at least 3
different and appropriate
sources.
You have included a Works
Cited section with all sources
listed clearly and correctly.

LT: Analyzing
Historical
Events

You attempted to
analyze each stage of
your revolution by
explaining events in your
own words, making
connections,or
evaluating the
movement.

You have analyzed each stage of your

revolution by explaining events in
your own words, making connections,
and/or evaluating the movement.
Your conclusion includes a thoughtful
analysis of whether or not your
revolution improved life for people.

Your conclusion includes

an analysis of whether or
not your revolution
improved life for people.

You have analyzed each stage

of your revolution thoughtfully
and in detail by explaining
events in your own words,
making connections, and
evaluating the movement.
Your conclusion includes a
detailed and thoughtful
analysis of whether or not
your revolution improved life
for people.
You included a So What in your
conclusion.

Tri-Fold Poster or Powerpoint

Due Wednesday, May 4th

To help your fellow students better understand your revolution, you will also create visual. which will either be a
slide show or a tri-fold poster board. Your poster must include:
1. A description of all 4 stages of the revolution
2. Information about your country or cultural group
3. A timeline of your revolution
4. At least 4 images
5. An interesting title

2.5
LT: Make strategic use of
digital or print media in
presentations to
enhance understanding
of findings, reasoning,

I am missing some of the

I have all required
required components on my components in my
presentation.
presentation (4 stages
described, timeline, 4
My presentation is difficult
images, and a title).

4
I have all required
components on my
presentation (4 stages
described, timeline, 4+
images, and a title).

and evidence and to add to understand in some

interest.
parts but I get my point
across.

My presentation is creative
and original.
My presentation is neat,
organized and easy to read.

My four stages strategically

described (I do not overload
my poster with text)
My presentation is creative
and original.
My presentation is neat,
organized and easy to read.

Speech
(modified from essay)
Presented May 6th

You will use your essay to create a speech that you and your partner will give at the fair. To do this, You will highlight
the biggest take-aways of each stage of revolutions and your evaluative statement on your revolution. Your speech
should include:
1. Facts about or an introduction to your country or cultural group
2. Information on each of the stages of your revolution
3. An evaluation on whether or not your revolution was successful
Your speech will not be submitted as written document. You will be graded on your delivery of the speech on May 6th.

Speech

2.5

I attempted to present
information clearly
though I may have lost

I present information
clearly so listeners can
follow the line of reasoning.

I present information clearly,

concisely, and logically such
that listeners can follow the line

my listeners.
I relied heavily on my
notes.

I occasionally read from my

notes.
I engaged my audience.

of reasoning.
I am not just reading from my
notes.
I engage the audience and
attempt to answer any
questions they may have

You have a lot of freedom on how you decide to prepare for your speech. You could
1. Write your important points in notecards
2. Copy and paste the important parts of your essay into a new typed document
3. You can memorize your speech
4. Carry your essay with you and use the highlighted portions for speech cues.