Halloween Haunted Ball - Council Rock School District



[pic] HAUNTED HALLOWEEN BALL [pic]

Purpose

• To gain an understanding of key figures during the Revolutionary Era

• To experience various cultural and social aspects of the mid to late 1700’s

• To apply gathered information towards a more realistic setting

• To explore the several parts of the Flower of a Nation

Aspects

• Roles

a. Each person will portray a character associated with the Revolutionary Era

b. Each person will research his/her chosen role and develop a character summary

c. Each person will familiarize themselves with revolutionary slang and word usage (examine primary documents as well as the short list of provided phrases)

d. Each person will create a wardrobe representative of the character (there is no need to purchase clothing or costumes, although you may if you wish. Another option, however, is to symbolically represent your character by using things you already have at home or by making items from construction paper etc.)

e. Because this is a “Ghost/Zombie Reunion”, you may also want to reflect that theme (ghost makeup, tombstone [create a rendition of the original], zombie attire etc.)

f. Each person must maintain a list of the sources used to research your historical character and properly organize those sources onto a Works Cited page using NoodleTools. A minimum of three sources must be used (one book, one database, one website). Although encyclopedia sources such as Wikipedia are suitable as a jumping off point, they may not count as a viable, citable source [Refer to REF9, REF10, and REF11].

• Ball Activities

a. Time allotted for the ball is estimated to encompass one class period (along with several preparation days and a reflection day)

b. Each person is encouraged (not required) to prepare a portion of food to be served and tasted at the ball. Preparation of period themed food will BONUS. All food must be pre-approved and be peanut/nut free.

c. Time will be devoted to the character social

d. Time will be devoted to a dance relevant to the era

e. Time will be devoted to tasting period themed food

Projected Schedule

Days One

1. Project Overview

2. Historical Character Selection

Days Two

1. Finish Historical Character Selection

2. Food Selection

Day Two

1. Chromebook/Library/Lab research on historical character

2. Search for biographical pieces as well as mannerisms, quotes etc.

3. Create Character Summary

Day Three

1. Chromebook/Library/Lab

2. Fashions, language, slang, food, artifacts

Day Four

1. Chromebook/Library/Lab

2. Memorize specific lines, familiarize yourself with the character

3. Create items for use

4. Finalize Works Cited

Day Five

1. 5 minutes for Haunted Halloween Ball preparation

2. 15 minutes for ghost/zombie social

3. 25 minutes for period dance and food

Day Six

1. Mini Self Review

2. Class Peer Review

3. Full Self Reflection

SPECIFIC ITEMS DUE ON THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE BALL

(THESE ARE THE ONLY ITEMS YOU TURN IN)

Stapled in the order below:

1. Reflection (based upon peer and self-review)

2. Works Cited

3. Notes

Historical Character List

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Sam Adams

Crispus Attucks

Benedict Arnold

Alexander Hamilton

Patrick Henry

John Hancock

Marquis de Lafayette

Comte de Rochambeau

Bernardo de Gálvez

Casimir Pulaski

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

John Paul Jones

John Barry

Thomas Paine

Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley/ Margaret Corbin)

Paul Revere

Betsy Ross

William (Billy) Lee

Joseph Warren

Nathanael Greene

Austin Dabney

Abigail Adams

Ethan Allen

Charles Cornwallis

John Dickinson

James Armistead

Joseph Plumb Martin

Henry Knox

Benjamin Rush

Mercy Otis Warren

Nathan Hale

John Jay

Richard Henry Lee

William Howe

Sybil Ludington

Deborah Sampson

Henry Clinton

Peter Salem

John Andre

John Burgoyne

Thomas Gage

Francis Marion

Daniel Morgan

James Forten

Martha Washington

James Otis

Peter Francisco

Lambert Latham

Esther de Berdt Reed

Kate Barry

Nancy Hart

Nancy Ward

Phillis Wheatley

Elizabeth Zane

Penelope Barker

Emily Geiger

Elizabeth Burgin

Elizabeth Martin

Anna Strong

Assessment Spectrum

The overall assessment procedure will include a peer review, self-evaluation and reflection as well as a performance-based analysis to be included in the Engagement Grade.

Poor Appropriate Excellent N/A

Presented the character clearly

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Maintained eye contact with listener

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Represented character through dress or visual symbolism

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Spoke fluently and confidently

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Used appropriate gestures and body language

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Appeared comfortable and at ease

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Historical language was reasonably accurate

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Answered questions appropriately

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Maintained historical role

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