Monday, February 22, 2010

Time Periods in American Literature


click here for printable scoring rubric 


Group Presentations

Requirements- Each Group will research a period in American Literature.  As a group, you will study the time period reporting on important historical/political events, social/cultural elements, fine arts (art/music/theater), scientific discoveries, writers of the time and characteristics of the literature.  Your goal is to try to create a picture of a historical period so that we can better understand the literature and how it fits into United States history.  The required visual will be a time line.  Any other visual aids are welcome.  Together we will create a total time line and use it to reference the works and writers we study throughout the year.

You are required to report your findings to the class; be as creative as you can.  All group members must participate in the presentation.  Teach the class about your time period rather than simply reading to them.  You must present on the due date to receive credit for the group grade.  If you are absent you will be required to report on a different time period.

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Scoring Rubric
( /5 pts)  Do you cover each of the following elements from your time period?
  • Historical/political 
  • Social/cultural 
  • Fine arts 
  • Science 
  • Literature 

( /5 pts)  Do you examine the characteristics of the literature from your time period?

( /5 pts)  Is your timeline…
  • Neatly written or typed? 
  • 24 inches in height (standard) X 36 inches in length (minimum)? 
  • Complete with pictures? 
  • Colorful? 

( /10 pts) Presentation
  • Is your visual size appropriate? (5)
  • Does each member of your group participate during your presentation? (10)
  • Do you demonstrate a commitment to understanding your material? (10)
  • Do you use eye contact effectively (5)?

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