Imperialism+PowerPoint+Project


 * Instructions
 * Rubric

=Imperialism PowerPoint= Directions: Create a PowerPoint presentation of 20 slides that tell the story of WWI on the home-front. This presentation must include 10 pictures/graphics that illustrate this theme. Requirements: OR Provide recorded narration with your 20 slide PowerPoint presentation with three extra slides (with narration) that explains your process of finding your source material, and a summation how you benefited from the project.
 * 1) 20 slides minimum
 * 2) 10 picture/graphics with explanations on same slide.
 * 3) Content: Explain each of the following content areas:
 * 4) Conservation of resources
 * 5) Organized Labor’s response to the war effort
 * 6) The governments response to the war regarding production at factories
 * 7) The changing role for women
 * 8) The Great Migration of African Americans
 * 9) Opposition to war
 * 10) Use of propaganda
 * 11) Use of 10 unit vocabulary words, all underlined in your presentation to make giving credit easier.
 * 12) Present PowerPoint in class, or to Mr. Vititow out of class (Advisory or activity period).

=Imperialism PowerPoint= Grading Rubric


 * = **Category** ||=  ||= **3** ||=   ||= **2** ||=   ||= **1** ||=   ||= 0 ||
 * Storyboard Pre-production ||  || The storyboard illustrates the slide presentation structure with thumbnail sketches of each slide including: title of slide, text, placement of graphic, fonts. All slides are numbered, and there is a logical sequence to the presentation. ||   || The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard include titles and text for each slide and are in sequential order. ||   || The thumbnail sketches on the storyboard are not in a logical sequence and have incomplete information. ||   || There a very few thumbnail sketches on the storyboard and do not provide an overview of the presentation. ||
 * =  ||=   ||= **3** ||=   ||= **2** ||=   ||= **1** ||=   ||= 0 ||
 * Introduction ||  || The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with compelling questions or by relating to the audience's interests or goals. ||   || The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic. ||   || The introduction shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. May be overly detailed or incomplete and is somewhat appealing to the audience. ||   || The introduction does not orient the audience to what will follow. ||
 * =  ||=   ||= **5** ||=   ||= 3 ||=   ||= 1 ||=   ||= 0 ||
 * Content ||  || The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information.

The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea. Information is accurate. ||  || The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information. ||  || The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose.

Some of the information may not seem to fit. ||  || The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Information is incomplete. Sequencing of ideas is unclear. ||
 * =  ||=   ||= **3** ||=   ||= **2** ||=   ||= **1** ||=   ||= 0 ||
 * Layout ||  || The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space. ||   || The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Colors of text and background do not interfere with viewing. Special effects are modestly used ||   || The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or uses a distracting background. Presentation is hampered by distracting special effects. ||   || The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability. ||
 * =  ||=   ||= **4** ||=   ||= **2** ||=   ||= **1** ||=   ||= **0** ||
 * Presentation ||  || The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Student can explain the creation process and answer questions about the content with accuracy and confidence. ||  || The text is clearly written with little or no editing required for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Student can explain creation process and address some content questions without assistance. ||  || Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors distract or impair readability. (3 or more errors)

Student demonstrates difficulty in explaining the creation process and can not answer 3/5 questions about content. ||  || Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required. (more than 5 errors)

Student can not address creative process or content questions. ||