Causes of the Civil War Movie Poster ... - Mesa Public Schools



American StudiesDue Date:___________________________Causes of the Civil War Movie MagicMr. PopovichObjective: Knowledge of the Causes of the Civil War The Steps: Check off each step as it is finishedImagine you are a Hollywood film director making a film about the causes of the American Civil War. Produce a cinema poster advertising your film. Include (a) A bold title for the film; (b) A cast list outlining the main characters in the film and which actors play them; (c) 6 captioned 'stills' from the film focusing on particularly important events (you can 'cut and paste' the faces of your Hollywood star actors into these!); (d) Two quotes from film reviewers highlighting why the film is so important and fantastic.Use the back of this paper for your rough draft and ideas. 1047750116840Your group should read over the notes and learn about the events that led to the Civil War first! When you read the handout underline the most important facts about that event. Make a list and rank the events that led to the Civil War. Put the final list on your poster. We will also go around the room and look at other pictures about the causes of the Civil War. 020000Your group should read over the notes and learn about the events that led to the Civil War first! When you read the handout underline the most important facts about that event. Make a list and rank the events that led to the Civil War. Put the final list on your poster. We will also go around the room and look at other pictures about the causes of the Civil War. PICTURESYou must have a large detailed map in the center of your poster. The map is of the United States and shows the location of the events of the Civil War. You need 6 pictures from the film focusing on the historical event. They can be drawn or printed. Glue them onto your poster surrounding your main picture. Do not have similar pictures! Number each picture. Write or type a description of each picture on a piece of paper with the corresponding number from the front of the poster. Glue these on the back.141922562230Helpful Hint- Your pictures should be properly sized. You can change the size of printed pictures by pasting them into Microsoft Word. Do not put blurry pictures on your poster. 020000Helpful Hint- Your pictures should be properly sized. You can change the size of printed pictures by pasting them into Microsoft Word. Do not put blurry pictures on your poster. WRITINGYou will have two paragraphs of writing on your poster. The paragraphs will be about the Civil War event that the movie is about. All paragraphs must be a minimum of five sentences. You will also have two quotes from film reviewers about the film. Name ____________________________________Period:_____Causes of the Civil War Movie Poster Grading ScaleCATEGORYPOINTSTwo Paragraphs of movie plot(10 pts each, 2pts per sentence)40 pts. ______Pictures (6 total, 3 points each)18 pts. ______Neatness (20= very neat,16= some erase marks and wrinkles, 12= 1/3rd wrinkled or sloppy, 8- 1/2 wrinkled or sloppy, 4= very sloppy) 20 pts. ______Two quotes of movie reviews (6 pts each)12 pts ______Project is organized with no errors for written work (title included)10 pts. ______TOTAL POINTS ______ /100Name ____________________________________Period:_____Causes of the Civil War Movie Poster Grading ScaleCATEGORYPOINTSTwo Paragraphs of movie plot(10 pts each, 2pts per sentence)40 pts. ______Pictures (6 total, 3 points each)18 pts. ______Neatness (20= very neat,16= some erase marks and wrinkles, 12= 1/3rd wrinkled or sloppy, 8- 1/2 wrinkled or sloppy, 4= very sloppy) 20 pts. ______Two quotes of movie reviews (6 pts each)12 pts ______Project is organized with no errors for written work (title included)10 pts. ______TOTAL POINTS ______ /100MISSOURI COMPROMISEUse the legend/key to describe the mapNat Turner’s Rebellion August 1831Describe what you think is taking place in this picture. Harriet Tubman and the Underground RailroadWhat motivated Harriet Tubman to lead slaves to freedom?Compromise of 1850/Fugitive Slave LawDescribe what you think is taking place in this picture. Kansas Nebraska ActHow could lawmakers not taking a side about slavery in the federal territories cause sectional trouble? Sectionalism- caring about your region more than your nationDred Scott v. Sanford After 10 years of seeking his freedom through the courts, how do you believe Dred Scott felt when the Supreme Court ruled against his case?John Brown’s Rebellion Was John Brown a hero or a villain? Explain your answerAbraham Lincoln’s ElectionWhy is this banner patriotic and how it might influence someone in voting for or against Abraham Lincoln?Uncle Tom’s Cabin Why do you think that the person who made the advertising poster about Uncle Tom’s Cabin says that it is “the Greatest Book of the Age?”American Studies IName:_______________________________Events that led to the Period:____Civil War Gallery WalkDirections: Each student will view the posters or documents that are around the room..Name of EventAnswer the question that is on the source in a complete in the box below. What is one story idea from this event that could be used in a movie plot?Missouri CompromiseNat Turner’s Rebellion 1831Harriet Tubman and the Underground RailroadKansas Nebraska ActName of EventQuestion on bottom of source answered in box belowWhat is one story idea from this event that could used in a movie plot?John Brown’s RaidAbraham Lincoln’s Election & the Republican PartyUncle Tom’s CabinDred Scott v. SanfordWhich event are you going to make a movie poster about? Why? ................
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