The Search for Meaning My Name: Ashley Williamson Group Name(s) Courtney Jacome and Nichols Alfred

Due Date: March 24th, 2014 Introduction Our world was a turbulent place between 1914 and 1945. A few of the catastrophic events that wrote history was WWI, The Great Depression, WWII, and The Holocaust. All of these events were tied together in some way, and some of the stories can be tied to Georgia. There has also been a lot of literature emerge about this time period. One of the most widely read books are The Diary of Anne Frank and the struggles of the Holocaust. Essential/Driving Research Questions

--How can I demonstrate the relationship between Georgia, WWII, and The Diary of Anne Frank? Standards 8 Grade Georgia History compare similarities and differences (GPS) 13a - Identify aspects of a text that reveal an (8SS_B2007-13) authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts). distinguish between fact and opinion as used in 16c - Distinguish among fact, opinion, and informational/explanatory text (GPS) reasoned judgment in a text. (8SS_B2007-16) describe the impact of World War II on 40a - describe the impact of events Georgias development economically, socially, leading up to American involvement in and politically (GPS) (8SS_H2007-40) World War II to include the Lendlease Act and the bombing of Pearl Harbor 40b - evaluate the importance of Bell Aircraft, military bases, Savannah and Brunswick shipyards, Richard Russell and Carl Vinson
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Standards
8Th Grade Language Arts
21/W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings,) graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. 26/W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

(including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. 27/W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. 33/SL4: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Computer Applications Video Visual Representation Panel Group Member and Job Assignment All: Research Courtney: Video Ashley and Nichols: Panel

References (MLA Format) (You are only allowed to use the Online Database from our library. That means you may not google any information. You are allowed to use Easy bib for your reference page.)

Rubric

Visual Presentation Rubric

Organization
Below Basic 5 points Presentation is not sequential or logical and it may be hard for the audience to understand the purpose Basic 10 points Presentation may not be sequential or logical but the audience understands the purpose Good 15 points Presentation is sequential, logical and audience understand the purpose Excellent 20 points Presentation is sequential, logical and effectively conveys the meaning and purpose to the audience

Knowledge

Presenters have only a basic understanding of the content and do not develop reasonable conclusions. Did not answer the essential question.

GraphicsVisual and Technology Visual Product

Graphics do not directly relate to the topic OR detract from the presentation The presentation is not engaging or effective or does not make use of available technology effectively and has errors or bugs that detract from its effectiveness The document does not demonstrate adequate research, most of which may be unreliable and has not been formatted in MLA format

Presenters show a basic understanding of the content but do not develop reasonable conclusions. Answered the essential question with little depth. Most graphics relate to the topic and presentation

Presenters demonstrate a firm grasp of the content and generalize reasonable conclusions. Answered the essential question adequately

Presenters demonstrate an indepth understanding of the content and provide valid and/or reasonable conclusions. Answered the essential question thoroughly

All graphics and content are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand the presentation The presentation is engaging, effective, utilizes available technology effectively but may have errors or bugs that detract from its effectiveness

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand the presentation and support the essential question The presentation is engaging, effective, utilizes available technology effectively and is free of errors / bugs

Resource Page, Works Cited

The presentation may not be engaging or effective but utilizes available technology but has errors or bugs that detract from its effectiveness The document does not demonstrate adequate research, some of which may be unreliable and has been formatted in MLA format

The document reflects adequate research. Most of which is reliable and has been formatted in MLA format

The document reflects wide ranging research show use of reliable resources and has been formatted in MLA format and may be annotated