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Chapter 15-19 Group Project 2nd Semester Group Projects
Objective Objective: 1)TLWBAT create a group project that explains in detail the specific assigned material from the text book, Library of Congress and U.S. History.org. as well as complete and explain specific task that are associated with the material. 2)TLWBAT connect their material with the other group members in a power point or prezi by applying concepts learned over the course of the year. 3)TLWBAT apprise the class of their learning by presenting their material to the class.
Title- African American Culture and Politics The Harlem Renaissance The Writers Claude McKay a. Harlem Shadows 1922 Poetry collection Expressed a proud defiance Bitter contempt of racism. These are the two major characteristics of all Harlem Renaissance writing Langston Hughes a. prolific, original, and versatile writer b.became leading voice of African American experience Zora Neal Hurston a.Wrote first major stories featuring African American Women. Jazz, Blues, and the Theater Louis Armstrong Vocab- Jazz- A musical style influenced by Dixieland and ragtime, with syncopated rhythms and improvisational elements. Moved to Chicago in 1922 Broke away from New Orleans tradition Highly imaginative solos on coronet and trumpet
Chapter 15 to Chapter 19 Group Project Grading Rubric Levels of Quality Criteria 4 3 2 1 Points points Visual (Appearance) The power point for the project is clear and directly relates to the time period of the chapter. The power point shows understanding of the themes and concepts of the social and economic life as well as the cultural identity of the United States. Zero grammatical errors and all information/picture is properly labeled. The power point is clear but does not relate to the time period. The power point is vague but references the major themes of the chapter and time period. A few Grammatical errors and most of the information is labeled correctly. The power point is vague and incomplete with little to no reference to the major themes of the chapter. Contains multiple grammatical and labeling errors. 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points Content All of the main lesson themes are presented in the power point and demonstrates understanding of all vocabulary, people, events, and places. Contains pictures, graphs as well as other media (ie. Songs, or short video clips- not longer than 30 seconds) throughout presentation. All vocabulary are presented and explained. Informational Text is included in the presentation. A majority of the lessons themes are presented and understanding of the majority of the vocabulary, people, events and places is demonstrated. Contains some pictures and some graphs as well as a song or short clip. Almost all of the vocabulary are represented and explained. Informational text is included and partially explained. Some of the lessons themes are presented and partial understanding is demonstrated. Less than half of the vocabulary is presented with a few of the people, events or places. Power point contains a couple of pictures and or a graph.. Informational text is included but not explained. None of the main categories are present in the power point. It is not clear that the student understands the Jazz Age. Presentation is not complete with large gaps of information missing. Presentation Acts maturely and professionally throughout the presentation. Presenter presented entire presentation and did not read. Acts maturely and professionally throughout presentation. Presenter presented the majority of presentation with only minor prompts from cue cards or notes. Acts maturely and professionally throughout majority of presentation. Presenter read the majority of the presentation. Presenter did not act professionally and/or maturely throughout the presentation. Presenter read the presentation. Scorecard Scorecard is fully completed with no information missing. Majority of scorecard is completed with only minor amount of information missing. Scorecard is only partially completed with large gaps of information missing. Most of scorecard is not completed with the majority of information missing. 3 points 1 point Outline/ Worked diligently without prompting throughout project Outline is complete and follows proper formatting. Worked Diligently without prompting throughout entire project. Outline is missing minor amounts of information with proper formatting. Worked diligently with only minor prompting. Outline is missing majority of information and is not properly formatted. Multiple prompts to remain on task were required. TOTAL POINTS