First Name ____________________ Last Name________________________________Period___________

“My Story” Project:

*** YOU WILL TURN THIS GUIDE IN WITH YOUR PROJECT!!

Historians investigate the past

“People tend to forget that the word “history” contains the word “story.”-Ken Burns

Historians learn about the past by investigating the evidence associated with the event. This evidence is usually in the form of primary and secondary sources. Historians then take the evidence and create their version (or story) of the past. Your job is to develop your OWN story based on your own primary and secondary sources of your past. Your classmates will then “investigate” the evidence you present to them and write your story.

This project will be divided into the following:Note: It is essential that you follow the guide!!! Checkmark each of the guidelines off as you complete them!

PART I: “My Story” Investigation Kit in Manila folderPART II: Collaboration: Share out “My Story” Investigation Kit with a peer.PART III: Create a Timeline and write a ONE page analysis of my classmates’ “Story.” Goals of this Project:1) Your peers will have a chance to learn about your history by investigating the evidence of your past (just like we will do this year using the history content for your grade level). 2). You will learn the components of corroboration that include primary vs. secondary sources, citing sources, and factual accuracy. 2) You will learn to create and use Timelines as a historical skill.

Part I: My Competency test for PART I is due on September____.Checklist/Guideline: Checkmark each guideline as you complete it.1. _____ A Manila Folder (standard size). You will use this to put your evidence (primary and secondary sources) in. 2. _____ Front of Manila Folder must include: I will put my name (first, middle and last) on the front of the manila envelope in the top right hand corner.

3. _____ Front of Manila Folder must include: I will put the EXACT words, “MY STORY INESTIGATION KIT” in the center of the folder.4. _____ Front of Manila Folder must include: I will put a picture of me (recent picture) anywhere on the front of the folder.

5. ______ OPTIONAL: Front of Manila Folder: I may choose to use color or draw images to customize the look of the front and make it more “me.”

6.______INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include: THIS IS YOUR EVIDENCE!!! It is what your teammate will use to create your story. I will place a minimum of 5 an no more than 10 primary or secondary sources that represent historical events in my life. These can be milestones that represent a significant time in your life. It could be a birthday party or the first time you went to the Del Mar Fair. The events cover your entire life. From the moment you were born to the current year. YOU MUST have at least 2 primary sources out of the minimum of 5 sources. A primary source is:

Examples may include:

A secondary source is:

Examples may include:

7.______INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include: I will make sure that I have at least 2 primary sources.

8. _____INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include: I will make sure all sources will fit into the Folder. If not, I will take a picture and print a copy of the source and place it in the folder.

9.______INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include:

I will put a TYPED caption on the back or the front of the source. I will put the following at the top of each

Caption: Source #_____ Title___________________________ Date of event:_______________

10. _____INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include:

I will include at least 2 FACTS about the event in the TYPED caption for each source.

11. _____INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include:

I will put all captions for my sources in at least TWO COMPLETE SENTENCES.

12._____INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include: I will NOT put my sources in time order when placing them in the folder as I know my teammates will recreate “My Story” by using the skill of Time Order.

13. _____INSIDE of the Manila Folder must include: I have check marked each of the guidelines for “My Story” Part I and am ready to share my story. 14. ______/50 points

I will be graded on the following: THIS IS ONE OF YOUR COMPETENCY TESTS FOR the PRE-UNIT!1) Mastery of the skill of Corroboration in regards to include primary vs secondary sources, citing sources,

and factual accuracy. 2) All work in the kit is clear and easy to understand, captions written in complete sentences.

3) Following the Guideline: Each of the guidelines in Part I have been completed in full.

My Story Part 1 Practice Guide

Directions: Follow the format below to help you complete Part I of the My Story Project. You can use this paper to write out your facts. If you would like to go straight to typing, you can do that, too. Don’t forget to include a minimum of 5 and a Maximum of 10 sources. If you are using additional paper, attach it to the back of this handout.

Part I of My Story Competency Test is due _______________.

Format for Part I of My story (Final version must be typed using complete sentences)

Source # ______ Title ___________________________ Date of Event/source ______________

Facts about this event include (must include at least two):

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Other Facts:

Source # ______ Title ___________________________ Date of Event/source ______________

Facts about this event include (must include at least two):

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Other Facts:

Source # ______ Title ___________________________ Date of Event/source ______________

Facts about this event include (must include at least two):

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Other Facts:

Source # ______ Title ___________________________ Date of Event/source ______________

Facts about this event include (must include at least two):

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Other Facts:

Source # ______ Title ___________________________ Date of Event/source ______________

Facts about this event include (must include at least two):

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Other Facts:

Author of My Story Investigation Kit__________________________________________ Period______

Competency Test Grade Sheet for Part I of My Story ProjectInvestigation Kit

Requirement Beginner 1-5

Developing 6-10

Accomplished 11-15

Advanced 16-20

Comments

Corroboration:Understands the difference between primary and secondary sources

Minimum of 5 sources. Neat,

Clear and easy to understand.

Facts chosen are present and

accurate (not opinion)

Communication Writing:

Captions contain 2 complete sentences

that are written correctly and are

clear to understandFront of Manila Folder contains correct requirements, effort is evident throughout

Total 100 % by 2 = 50 pts

Complete the following or minus 30 points. I am not grading on the number of checks. I am grading on if you completed the chart below:

Progress CheckPut a if you completed during the Unit.

What was the feedback?

Part II: Collaboration : My Competency Test #2 date is September 14/15.Share out “My Story” Investigation Kit with a teammate. 1. _____ I will collaborate in a group of 4 and choose the following roles: My team members are: Fill in the blank with each of your team members name. team leader_____________________(responsible for keeping team on track and following directions). team scribe _____________________(responsible for materials and any teacher team work copy if assigned). team cheerleader_________________(responsible for encouraging team and bringing positivity to the team). team reporter____________________(responsible for reporting on team effort to teacher and class).

2. _____I will be OPEN to a period of questioning from one of my teammates that is required to verify and explain my facts.

3. _____ I will complete a NOTE Sheet that is page #9 and #10 of this packet.

4. ____ I will complete a question handout on ONE of the Peer that I will choose to write his or her My Story.

5. _____ I will collaborate with my peers by following the Collaboration Rubric.

6._____/ 30 pts I will be graded on the following for Part II: -asking questions of my peers and responding to questions from my peers with a good attitude -completion of Notes for 3 of my Peers -effort- maximum participation - group grade based on collaboration rubricTeam Task List: Team must do the following. Each member must check off each task as your team completes it.

_____ #1 Task: Leader make sure everyone has filled out the top of this page. _____#2 Task: Leader tell team that your team will have 5 minutes to complete the section on the Part II Collaboration Handout. Leader decide how you will do this with your team in the 5 minutes time limit. You must have an agreed upon Plan. Teacher walk around and observe leaders/team’s plan. _____#3 Task: Cheerleader will cheer on team, encourage, help if a teammate gets frustrated or to promote team spirit._____#4 Task: Reporter will share out team’s work to class or Teacher.

_____#5 Task: Leader tell team that each person will share out one of their sources at a time. Follow this order: Oldest: shares Source #1: Say Source #, Date, Title, and two facts about it.

- Each team member writes down the information on the Part II Collaboration handout. Second Oldest: shares Source #1: Say Source #, Date, Title, and two facts about it. Each team member writes down the information on the Part II Collaboration handout.

Third Oldest: shares Source #1: Say Source #, Date, Title, and two facts about it. Each team member writes down the information on the Part II Collaboration handout. Youngest: shares Source #1: Say Source #, Date, Title, and two facts about it.

Each team member writes down the information on the Part II Collaboration handout_____#6 Task: Leader tells team to continue the pattern until time is called OR team has shared all sources. Cheerleader encourages team through the process. Reporter will share out if prompted by teacher. Scribe will make sure team is following directions and that everyone is working at 100% effort._____#7 Task: Leader has each member raise their left hand when the team has shared all the sources. Team will keep their hand raised until teacher says.

Author of My Story Investigation Kit__________________________________________ Period______

Competency Test Grade Sheet for Part II of My Story ProjectInvestigation Kit

Requirement Beginner 1-5

Developing 6-10

Accomplished 11-15

Advanced 16-20

Comments

Corroboration:

Note handout is completed filled outneatly and correctly

Question handout is attached to Part II

Team followed directions on Task sheet accurately

Collaboration

Rubric is completed filled out with noticeable effort and followed directions accurately

Total _______% by 2/30 points

Complete the following or minus 30 points. I am not grading on the number of checks. I am grading on if you completed the chart below:

Progress CheckPut a if you completed during the Unit.

What was the feedback?

#2

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My NAME IS __________________________________________________________PERIOD___ /PART II: Collaboration=working together to achieve a goal

Teammate Name #1:_____________________

Teammate Name #2:______________________

Teammate Name#3:________________________

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Collaboration RubricDirections: You are evaluating yourself as a member of your team on the following Collaboration Skills. Please be honest as you earn points for “progress not perfection.” It is ok to score yourself low as long as you work on it and progress throughout the school year. Remember there is value in recognizing a weakness in yourself. My Name: _____________________Period______ Team #_____ Unit: _____________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Focus on the task

_______________________Follow Directions

Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very self-directed. __________________Directions are expertly followed the first time.

Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Other group members can count on this person. __________________Directions are mostly followed.

Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. Other group members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task. ______Directions are somewhat followed

Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work. ________________Directions are NOT followed.

Pride/grit/hard work Work reflects this student’s best efforts and reviews, rethinks, revises work.

Work reflects a strong effort from this student’s and usually reviews, rethinks, revises work.

Work reflects some effort from this student and sometimes reviews, rethinks, revises work.

Work reflects very little effort on the part of this student and/or rarely reviews, rethinks, revises work.

Time-management Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.

Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.

Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.

Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's inadequate time management.

Problem-solving/Critical Thinking

Actively looks for and suggests solutions to problems. Asks questions and rethinks ideas.

Usually looks for solutions to problems. Usually asks questions and rethinks ideas.

Sometimes looks for solutions to problems. Sometimes asks questions and rethinks ideas.

Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems. Lets others do the work.

Leadership Listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Patient and tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Usually patient and usually tries to keep people working well together.

Sometimes listens to, shares with, and supports efforts of others. Sometimes is patient and sometimes tries to keep people working together.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

Preparedness Brings needed materials to class and is always ready to work

Almost always brings needed materials to class and is ready to work.

Sometimes brings needed materials and/or sometimes needs to settle down and get to work

Often forgets needed materials or is rarely ready to get to work.

Attitude /accept other team members differences

Never is publicly critical of the project or the work of others, listens to others. Always has a positive "CAN DO" attitude about the task(s).

Rarely is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Usually has a positive "CAN DO" attitude about the task(s) and usually listens to others.

Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Sometimes has a negative "CAN NOT" attitude about the task(s) and sometimes does not listen to others.

Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative "CAN NOT" attitude about the task(s) and often does not listen to others.

Quality of Work

_____________________Team Score: On a scale from one to four. Rate

Provides work of the highest quality that meets or exceeds project expectations. _____________________

Usually Provides high quality work that meets or exceeds projects expectations. __________________

Sometimes provides work that occasionally needs to be checked/redone by other group members to ensure quality.____________________

Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality. ____________________

your team based on the Collaboration requirements listed above?Put an X in the # you chose.In the empty space on the side, give at least two reasons why.

Interview/ Question Handout

My Name_________________________________________________Period____________

The person I will write his or her “My Story” on is _______________________________________________.

Directions:1. Turn to page #9 and #10 of this packet. Highlight or circle the person you are going to write a My Story on.

2. Reread the sources and information of the person that you highlighted.

3. Remember you will be writing a one page story on this person for Part III of this Project/Competency Test.

4.Develop/Create a minimum of 5 questions that you would like to ask the person you are interviewing.

5. Be sure to ask questions that will allow you to have a deeper understanding of that person.

My Question Answer1)

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Part III: Writing: TIMELINE and ANALYSIS: My #3 Comptenency Test is due Septemeber 26! You will choose ONE teammate from your team. Each team member MUST choose a different teammate.You will create ONE TIMELINE using the evidence found in your chosen teammates’ “MY STORY” KIT. You will create ONE ANALYSIS using the evidence found in your chosen teammates’ “MY STORY” KIT.

TIMELINE Task’s: ____ I will create a timeline using ALL of the evidence located in my teammates “MY STORY KIT” and it will be only ONE page in length.

____ I will use the “Top Ten” Timeline Rules to create the Timeline. “Top 10” Timeline Rules

A Timeline tells a story… a graphic representation of historical events. #1) Use Consequential or Time Order. #2) Easy to read (neat)! #3)Represent periods of time proportionally. #4) Label years of events in (parentheses). #5) Choose one font ONLY! #6) Use Lightning Bolts to show a break in time. #7) Use a bracket to show a span of years. #8)Put a simple title on the top of t #9) Use white space on border * in between events. #10) Label B.C or B.C.E &/or A.D. or C.E.

____Each Source MUST have a label including if the source is a Primary or Secondary Source. This is to be written ON the Timeline. Follow this example: Source #1, Title, Primary Source

_____Top of the Timeline: The top of your Timeline should have the following: . ____________________Story Timeline

(partner’s name) Write this word for word!

Written by Historian ______________________ (your full name)

____I will be graded on: *use of all evidence/sources presented in your partner’s My Story Investigation Packet. *use of “Top Ten” Timeline Rules *labeling sources on timeline * determining correctly if the source is a primary or secondary source *one page in length only * effort: following directions, may add color, etc.

ONE Page Story: ____ I will write the story of my chosen teammate using the evidence he or she put into the “My Story” Investigation Kit.____I will write in paragraph form and use proper grammar and spelling.____I will not make it more than one page in length. ____ I will include and CITE ALL of the primary and secondary sources listed in “My Story” Investigative Kit According to Source #1 Tom was born on July 4,2000 in the glorious state of North Dakota (birth certificate, p.s.) p.s.= primay source s.s.= secondary source OR primary or secondary source Tom was born on July 4, 2000 in the glorious state of North Dakota (Source #1, birth certificate, p.s.).

____I will make sure it reads like a story: all sources must connect together and you need to determine a positive conclusion. ____ I will print 2 copies to turn in. I will put one copy in my history resource folder. This should be kept in my folder

UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR! Until when? _____________________________Part III: Writing: Timeline and Analysis

____I will share this writing with my peers and evaluate my peer’s story on me.

____I will complete this piece of writing by ______. This will be a part of your Competency Test for the Pre-Unit.

____ I will be graded on the following: -maximum effort - title, name at the top of the paper, correct paragraph form, no personal pronouns, past tense only -proper citation of sources -use of at least 5 sources -accurate factual evidence -accuracy in determining if the source is a primary or secondary source -developing a conclusion about your peer based on the evidence -following guidelines for Part III

____ points Initial here if you understand the directions for Part III______ To BEGIN follow these tasks:Task #1: Take out PART II handout (notes on your peer).Task #2: Review evidence on your peer. Task #3: Complete the following: Based on the evidence of my peer. I conclude that my peer is _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*Must be positive and reflect the facts/sources/evidence.

Task #4: Begin writing story in Time Order. Use a minimum of 5 sources. Be sure to write in paragraph form. *You may type IF time allows our class to get out the computers, otherwise begin writing below and use the back.

NO PERSONAL PRONOUNS. For example, NO: I am writing the story of my peer, Tom Banner.

NO: I, STUFF, YOU, WELL

PAST TENSE ONLY, unless referring to the present

My Peers’ Story by my marvelous self!:

Author of My Story Investigation Kit__________________________________________ Period______Competency Test Grade Sheet for Part III of My Story Project

What did you say?Requirement Beginner

1-5Developing

6-10Accomplished

11-15Advanced

16-20Comments

Timeline *use of “Top Ten”

Timeline Rules -labeling sources on timeline - -determining correctly if the source is a primary or secondary source.-one page in length only -effort: following directions, may add color, etc

Communication Writing

-accurate factual evidencetitle, name at the top of

the paper, correct paragraph form, no personal pronouns,

past tense only-proper citation of sources -use of at least 5 sources -accuracy in determining if the source is a primary or secondary source-developing a positive conclusion about your peer based on the evidence -following guidelines for Part III

Total 100 % by 2 = 50 pts

Complete the following or minus 30 points. I am not grading on the number of checks. I am grading on if you completed the chart below:

Progress CheckPut a if you completed during the Unit.

What was the feedback?

Bold=peer