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NAME: _________________________________DUE DATE: _____________________Choice #1: Fall of Rome DBQ EssayTASK: Write a 5-paragraph essay to answer the historical question based on the following format.Project Checklist:_____*Write an introduction paragraph to introduce your ideas about the topic (fall of Rome), not describe them in detail or length. Begin with general information about the topic to introduce the end of the Roman civilization. End this paragraph with your thesis statement. Should be a minimum of 5 sentences._____*Explain each supporting point in a separate paragraph (3 body paragraphs). Write about the reasons in the order you listed them in your thesis statement. Give evidence and reasoning for each point – use your knowledge and the documents to support your explanations. You should use at least 1 document to support each of your 3 main points. Your goal is to support your thesis statement with each body paragraph. Approach each body paragraph using the CER paragraph structure._____*Conclude in a final paragraph. Restate thesis statement (change the wording though); this should be at the start of your conclusion paragraph. Sum up your 3 main points. Persuade the reader that you have proven your argument and leave them with a lasting thought that connects to the topic and prompt. Should be at least 5 sentences.You have already done a lot of this planning, but now you need to put it together into a well-organized essay to incorporates your knowledge of the topic and with the document analysis you completed! _____ You may hand-write or type the essay. If you type it, you MUST turn in a PRINTED copy of your essay.Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding – Quality of explanations of 3 key reasons (from thesis) based on your knowledge and use of the documents ___________Achievement LevelIB DescriptorThis means the student…0The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.*Includes little no relevant information about the Fall of Rome in final project1-2ii. demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through limited descriptions and/or examples *Has 3 key reasons with basic information, missing many details related to the fall of Ancient Rome*Provides limited descriptions and examples3-4ii. demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through simple descriptions and examples *Explains 3 key reasons with some accurate or relevant information about the fall of Ancient Rome, may be vague or undetailed*Uses some examples/descriptions about 3 key reasons to support thesis – examples may be vague5-6*Grade level*ii. demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through descriptions and examples *Explains 3 key reasons with accurate and relevant information about the fall of Ancient Rome*Uses clear examples and descriptions about 3 key reasons to support thesis7-8*Exceeding*ii. demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through developed and accurate descriptions and examples *Explains 3 key reasons in depth with detailed, accurate, and relevant information about the fall of Ancient Rome*Uses detailed examples and descriptions about 3 key reasons to support thesisCriterion D: Critical Thinking – Quality of thesis statement, Quality of support through use of documents and facts, Final product is well-organized to support thesis___________Achievement LevelIB DescriptorThis means the student…0The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.*Does not have a thesis statement*Uses no documents to support thesis*Does not have 3 clear reasons to support thesis1-2i. begins to analyze concepts, issues, models, visual representation and/or theories in a limited wayii. begins to identify connections between information to make simple argumentsiii. recognizes the origin and purpose of few sources/data as well as few values and limitations of sources/data*Writes a thesis that needs a lot of improvement or thesis does not answer prompt*Uses basic examples to support 3 key reasons*Uses less than 3 documents accurately to support thesis in final product3-4i. completes a simple analysis of concepts, issues, models, visual representations and/or theoriesii. summarizes information to make some adequate argumentsiii. analyzes sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing some values and limitations*Writes a thesis that is vague or needs improvement*Summarizes info./examples of 3 key reasons to somewhat support thesis*Uses documents to support thesis, but may use less than 3 accurately or use document information in a vague or unexplained way5-6*Grade level*i. completes a substantial analysis of concepts, issues, models, visual representations and/or theoriesii. summarizes information in order to make usually valid argumentsiii. analyzes sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, usually recognizing values and limitations*Writes a clear “basic” thesis statement*Summarizes info./examples of 3 key reasons to clearly support thesis statement, uses background knowledge on fall of Rome in final product*Clearly uses 3 documents to support thesis throughout final product7-8*Exceeding*i. completes a detailed analysis of concepts, issues, models, visual representations and/or theoriesii. summarizes information to make consistent, well supported argumentsiii. effectively analyzes a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, consistently recognizing values and limitations*Writes a clear “advanced” thesis statement*Summarizes info./examples of 3 key reasons to clearly support thesis in an in-depth manner through documents and background knowledge on fall of Rome*Analyzes 4+ documents to support thesis in a clear and detailed way throughout final product*Work Habits grade: _______ based on use of class time, completion of product, effort, look/presentation of final product, turned in on timeProject Comments:NAME: _________________________________DUE DATE: _____________________Choice #2 – Fall of Rome DBQ Google PresentationTASK: Create a Google Presentation that would teach someone (or a class) about your argument regarding the fall of Rome. You must include your thesis statement and 3 main points to convince your audience about the most important reasons about why ancient Rome fell apart.PROJECT CHECKLIST:_____ Access the Google Slide template on Google Classroom for the Fall of Rome DBQ._____ Slide #1: Title Slide w/ title of presentation, by: your name_____ Slide #2: State your thesis statement – the audience needs to know what you’re going to argue!_____ 3 “sub-heading” slides – each of these slides should introduce your 3 main points with a topic sentence_____ 3+ Evidence/Reasoning slides that explain your examples & details for each of your 3 points – remember you should have 3 evidence/reasoning sets per main point - include & cite at least 1 document for each of the 3 points_____ Conclusion slide_____ Should include at least 5 visuals within your presentation to help enhance your information._____ Remember to click TURN IN when your Slides presentation is completeCriterion A: Knowing and Understanding – Quality of explanations of 3 key reasons (from thesis) based on your knowledge and use of the documents ___________Achievement LevelIB DescriptorThis means the student…0The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.*Includes little no relevant information about the Fall of Rome in final project1-2i. demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through limited descriptions and/or examples *Explains 3 key reasons with basic information, missing many details related to the fall of Ancient Rome*Provides limited descriptions and examples3-4ii. demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through simple descriptions and examples *Explains 3 key reasons with some accurate or relevant information about the fall of Ancient Rome, may be vague or undetailed*Uses some examples/descriptions about 3 key reasons to support thesis – examples may be vague5-6*Grade level*ii. demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through descriptions and examples *Explains 3 key reasons with accurate and relevant information about the fall of Ancient Rome*Uses clear examples and descriptions about 3 key reasons to support thesisCriterion D: Critical Thinking – Quality of thesis statement, Quality of support through use of documents and facts, Final product is well-organized to support thesis___________Achievement LevelIB DescriptorThis means the student…0The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.*Does not have a thesis statement*Uses no documents to support thesis*Does not have 3 clear reasons to support thesis1-2i. begins to analyze concepts, issues, models, visual representation and/or theories in a limited wayii. begins to identify connections between information to make simple argumentsiii. recognizes the origin and purpose of few sources/data as well as few values and limitations of sources/data*Writes a thesis that needs a lot of improvement or thesis does not answer prompt*Uses basic examples to support 3 key reasons*Uses less than 3 documents accurately to support thesis in final product3-4i. completes a simple analysis of concepts, issues, models, visual representations and/or theoriesii. summarizes information to make some adequate argumentsiii. analyzes sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing some values and limitations*Writes a thesis that is vague, incomplete, or needs improvement*Summarizes info./examples of 3 key reasons to somewhat support thesis*Uses documents to support thesis, but may use less than 3 accurately or use document information in a vague or unexplained way5-6*Grade level*i. completes a substantial analysis of concepts, issues, models, visual representations and/or theoriesii. summarizes information in order to make usually valid argumentsiii. analyzes sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, usually recognizing values and limitations*Writes a clear “basic” or “advanced” thesis statement*Summarizes info./examples of 3 key reasons to clearly support thesis statement, uses background knowledge on fall of Rome in final product*Clearly uses 3 documents to support thesis throughout final product*Work Habits grade: _______ based on use of class time, completion of product, effort, look/presentation of final product, turned in on timeComments: ................
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