Agents of Change

Name ______________ ____________________
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Agents of Change
Central Idea
Individuals have made contributions to society through language,

science, and the arts.
Task
You will be researching one person of your choice who has been an Agent of
Change in a language, science, or arts field. You will be writing a first-person
report about that person and presenting it as a speech.
This is an individual project, not a group project.
Criteria
Two different rubrics will be used to grade your report and your speech.
You will also do a peer-review and a self-review.
DUE DATES
Note check: Friday, December 17
Rough Draft and Notes Due: Wednesday, January 5
Final Report Due: Monday, January 10
Presentations Start: Tuesday, January 11
CHECKLIST
Choose an Agent of Change
___ Fill out the choice sheet.
Take Notes
___ Review the note-taking process in the packet.
___ Fill out the note sheets using the question boxes.
___ Record the sources you use as you take notes.
___ Complete the note-taking packet.
Rough Draft
___ Write or type your rough draft using the notes you have.
___ Include a bibliography with at least 3 different sources.
___ Have an adult edit your rough draft.
Final Report
___ Write or type your final copy.
___ Include your bibliography.
Speech
___ Think of a way to present your report as a speech.

(Prepare note cards? Prepare costume? Practice!!)
Choice Sheet Name: ______________________
First Choice
I would like to research _____________________________________.
I would like to research this person because…
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Second Choice
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Third Choice
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
ROUGH DRAFT/FINAL DRAFT
Please use the checklist when completing your rough draft.
___ Typed or written neatly on every other line.
___ Includes an introduction.

___ Grabs the attention of the reader.
___ Generalizes information about the subject.
___ Tells why you are writing (focus statement).
___ Includes a conclusion.

___ Sends a strong message.
___ Clearly summarizes the main points of the report.
___ Restate your focus statement.
___ Written in first person.

___ Uses “I”, instead of “he” or “she”.
___ Paragraphs are organized.

___ Report flows together in a logical sequence.
___ Each paragraph is indented.
___ Each paragraph includes a topic sentence.
___ Shows the central idea

___ Included how they are an agent of change.
___ Included what contributions they made.
___ Edited for punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

___ An adult checked my rough draft.
SPEECH
You will be giving a speech to the class and share what you have learned about
your Agent of Change. Please use the following as a guideline for your speech.
___ Use an outline or note cards. Do NOT just read your report!!
___ Include appropriate props or costume pieces.
___ Include examples of the person’s work (if possible).
___ Stay on topic.
___ Speak clearly and fluently.
___ Make eye contact.
___ Speak at an appropriate volume.
___ Be prepared!! Practice or rehearse your speech/presentation.

The personal history/life story of the Agent of Change
WHO WHAT
 Who are they?  What did they do for a living?
 Who did they become?  What did they contribute?
 Who were they friends with?  What happened to them because of their art?
 What were some major events in their lives?
 What is this person’s greatest
accomplishment?
Sources:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
The personal history/life story of the Agent of Change
WHERE? WHEN?
 Where were they born?  When were they born? When did
 Where did they grow up? they die?
 Where did they live?  When did they live?
 When were they actively practicing
their art?
Sources:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
How was this person an Agent of Change?
WHY? HOW?
 Why is this person an Agent of  How has this person made an
Change? What did they contribute? impact on others’ lives?
 Why is this person famous?  How was this person an Agent of
Change?
Sources:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
How was this person an Agent of Change?
WHY? HOW?
 Why is this person an Agent of  How has this person made an
Change? What did they contribute? impact on others’ lives?
 Why is this person famous?  How was this person an Agent of
Change?
Sources:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
How did this person express themselves or their views?
How did others view this person?
WHY? HOW?
 Why did they choose to do what  How did others view them or treat
they did (paint, dance, etc.)? them?
 How did they express their views?
Sources:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Agents of Change

Hochgeladen von

Dokumentinformationen

Originalbeschreibung:

Copyright

Verfügbare Formate

Dieses Dokument teilen

Dokument teilen oder einbetten

Freigabeoptionen

Stufen Sie dieses Dokument als nützlich ein?

Sind diese Inhalte unangemessen?

Copyright:

Verfügbare Formate

Agents of Change

Hochgeladen von

Copyright:

Verfügbare Formate

Name ______________ ____________________

Individuals have made contributions to society through language,

Choose an Agent of Change

___ Fill out the choice sheet.

___ Review the note-taking process in the packet.

___ Record the sources you use as you take notes.

___ Complete the note-taking packet.

___ Include a bibliography with at least 3 different sources.

___ Have an adult edit your rough draft.

___ Write or type your final copy.

___ Include your bibliography.

___ Think of a way to present your report as a speech.

Please use the checklist when completing your rough draft.

___ Typed or written neatly on every other line.

___ Includes an introduction.

___ Includes a conclusion.

___ Written in first person.

___ Paragraphs are organized.

___ Shows the central idea

___ Edited for punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

___ Include appropriate props or costume pieces.

___ Include examples of the person’s work (if possible).

___ Stay on topic.

___ Speak clearly and fluently.

___ Make eye contact.

___ Speak at an appropriate volume.

___ Be prepared!! Practice or rehearse your speech/presentation.

Das könnte Ihnen auch gefallen

Name ______