1. Mesoamerican Most Triumphant Civilization – Magazine Project
Name: ________________________Class: _______________ Due on: ___________ Directions: As a culminating project to our Mesoamerica study you will create a magazine layout and ARGUE of the 3 civilizations we discussed which one was the most triumphant. (Mayan, Aztec, or Inca). Your argument will be evident in all 3 sections of the magazine!
Most accomplished civilization: _________________________________________
Sources used:
1. _____________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
Step 1: After you have selected your civilization the first step is creating a magazine cover in the theme of your civilization. The cover must include, but is not limited to:
Color
3 Headlines of potential articles you would find in the magazine. One of your headlines will be the actual title of the magazine article that defends the success it had.
Date and Volume of your magazine.
Picture in color.
Title of your magazine.
Step 2: Furthermore, in step 2 you will take one of your headlines that you wrote on the cover and create a 5 paragraph essay (introduction, body, and conclusion) for the inside of the magazine. This section should include, but is not limited to:
Title
Author (That is you!)
Introduction (w/hook and a thesis statement, Body paragraphs (2), Rebuttal, and Conclusion)
Source: You must use at least 2 sources for this essay and cite the sources not only in the article, but show me a MLA work cited at the bottom of the article.
Step 3: The final step in the magazine project includes building an advertisement in the theme of your civilization. The ad should include, but is not limited to:
Product – The actual product you are selling is an achievement from your civilization.
Location – Where the product is sold at?
Price – How much it costs?
Color and actual picture of the product
Persuasive Techniques: Advantages of having this product – at least 2
(Should be convincing and persuasive)

2. Final Copy Expectation Checklist:
1. Pen/Typed: All of the writing portion should be in pen or typed.
2. Color: The entire magazine does call for color, thus it should be included.
3. Spelling/Grammar/Etc: Do not spell your civilization name wrong or other common words a 7th grader should know how to spell. Also don’t forget question marks if you are asking a question. Finally, check your sentences do they make sense?
4. Mechanics: Each section calls for specific items so use the front of the paper as a checklist and highlight when you have accomplished the task.
5. Work Cited: You must include 2 sources in the essay and also show me the information about the author. Your sources could include: our textbook, Mayan Chocolate article, Inca Article, Aztec Articles, and videos we have viewed.
Finally use the rubric below to see how I am assessing your product.
CATEGORY
Met Standard
No Met Standard
Requirements (5)
Student showed effort and followed throughout the 3 steps outlined on the handout. (5) ___________________
Less than 75% of the required content was present.
______________________
Main Article (15)
Student followed correct format for an essay with an intro/(TS), body, rebuttal, and conclusion throughout the essay. (15) ______________________
Student followed less than 50% of the time the correct format for an essay.
___________________________
Advertisement (10)
Student created a convincing ad that showed an achievement from the civilization and used persuasive techniques. (10) ___________________
Student completed less than 50% of the advertisement.
_____________________________
Cover (10)
Student built a cover that met the requirements with effort and excellence. (10)
Student attempted a cover but less than 50% of the requirements were complete.
__________________________
Sources (10)
Student in the essay did show knowledge of at least 2 sources and created an accurate MLA work cited. (10)
______________________________
Student showed knowledge of a source in the article, but did not have work cited or citation in the essay.
Total Points: (50 points) ________________________________
TURN THIS PAGE IN WITH YOUR MAGAZINE