Project Essentials for The Ancient Greece Project

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Ms. Cannistraci Entry Event: Legacy of Ancient Greece project

To the students of Ms. Cannistracis First Year Global Studies:

The accomplishments and achievements of Ancient Greece are profound. The Greeks have impacted the

world in many ways. Their civilization may have been conquered by Philip II of Macedonia but the

legacy of the Greeks lives in many aspects of our society. Many are unaware of the legacy of Greek

civilization. Our school is so close to Astoria, a predominantly Greek neighborhood. I need you to create

graphic novel or a movie to illustrate to your peers the importance of the Greek legacy. You will be

amazed at how the achievements and contributions of the Greeks have impacted your lives and the lives

of so many others.

You will present your findings to Bryant High School, as well as the world. We will post your graphic

novel and movies on the class blog, my face book and twitter page and I urged you to post your work on

your preferred social networking site.

Thank you for your hard work in advance,

Ms. Cannistraci


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Ms. Cannistraci Name____________________

Date:________

Graphic Novel or Movie Project: Ancient Greece

How can we, as writer and filmmakers, create graphic novels and

movies reflecting the major social, political, social and/ or religious

developments of Ancient Greece?

You will work in groups. As a group you will plan and create a graphic novel based on the aspect of life

in Ancient Greece you were assigned.

Topics:

1.Origin of Greek civilization andContributions.

Pages 123-126 will assist you as well as

the links on the blog and wiki.

2. Comparison of Athens and Sparta.Pages 127-133 will assist you as well asthe links on the blog and wiki.

3. Culture and Learning in Athens:Focus on Socrates and Aristotle

Pages 134- 139 will assist you as well as

the links on the blog and wiki.

4.

Greek Contributions: Focus onArchitecture, Olympics and Poetry


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Page 130, 140, 141 and 150 will assist

you as well as the links on the blog and

the wiki.

5. Alexander the GreatPages 142-149 will assist you as well as

the links on the blog and the wiki.

Steps to success

1. Read the documents your group was assigned.2. Answer the questions to insure you have processed the information in the documents. I will

grade your research and you will be given an individual gradefor your research.

3. Write a journal reflecting the values the aspect of life in Ancient Greece your group wasassigned. You will all write a journal on the bog as well as the wiki.

4. After your group members write a journal you should discuss the direction your movie will take.Questions to keep in mind:

-What aspect or aspects of life in Ancient Greece does your group want to focus on?

-What important ideas, politics, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions of Ancient

Greece will drive your story?

-How many different scenes will you need to tell your story?

5. After your group answers these questions and agree on the direction of your story you will all tell,

you may begin your script for novel or movie.

6. Your graphic novel or movie had at least 10-12 images that were appropriate for the audience

the understanding of the aspect of life in Ancient Greece our group researched. You need to

select copy right free photos or give credit to the website that hosted the photo. You can even

use photos of yourself to drive your graphic novel or movie. Save the images directly to your

class computer or to your wiki if you download them from home.

7. Your group will also be required to create a project tri-fold board. The board must have:

- A Great Tantalizing Title.

- The Guided Question you created. We can have a mini lesson to help you with this.Your guided question must be specific to your project. Basically what question will

your product answer?


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- The entry event that led you to create the project.- All of the Rubrics I have provided for you.- The Project Calendar I gave you.- Picture of all of you, YOU ARE THE STARS!!!!!!!!!- The task list if you delegated specific work among the group. For example:

Project Manager, Editor, Communication Technician, Creativity Director, and the

Artistic Director

- Samples of the process you engaged in. For example: the draft of your script, thehandouts you completed, the storyboard you made planning the graphic novel.

- Key vocabulary words8. Your project board will help make your presentation more engaging and interesting.

Review the project calendar for all due dates. Review the rubrics I have provided to help you achieve

the standard on the project. The calendar and rubrics will be posted on the blog and the wiki

Note: I will be available 4th and 6th period in room 243 as well as

after school if you need more time period to complete.


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Ms. Cannistraci Name:_______________

Date:______

Ancient Greece Essay Rubric and Essay

STANDARD BELOW THE

STANDARD

1

APPROACHING

THE STANDARD

2

AT THE

STANDARD

3

ABOVE THE

STANDARD

4

Standard 2, Key

Idea 1

70

Key Idea 1:The

study of worldhistory requires an

understanding of

world cultures and

civilizations,

including an

analysis of

important ideas,

social and cultural

values, beliefs,

and traditions.

This study also

examines the

human condition

and the

connections and

interactions of

people across time

and space and the

ways different

people view the

same event or

issue from a

variety ofperspectives.

-study about

different world

cultures and

civilizations

focusing on their

My essay did not

evaluate the

research I was

given. As a result I

poorly analyzed

some the

important ideas,politics, social and

cultural values,

beliefs, and

traditions of

Ancient Greece

My essay

evaluated the

research I was

given in a limited

way. As a result I

weakly analyzed

some theimportant ideas,

politics, social and

cultural values,

beliefs, and

traditions of

Ancient Greece. I

only analyzed

some of the values

because my

research focused

on a specific

aspect.

My essay clearly

evaluated the

research I was


analyzed some the

important ideas,

politics, social andcultural values,

beliefs, and

traditions of

Ancient Greece. I

only analyzed

some of the values

because my

research focused

on a specific

aspect.

In addition to the

standard.

I used the

research links

from the blog and

the wiki that my

teacher provided.


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accomplishments,

contributions,

values, beliefs,

and traditions

-

Common Core

Writing

Essential

Understandings

15POINTS

1. Createexpositor

y writing(to

inform)

within the

framewor

k of

history.

My essay was

not in essay

form. I did not

have a clear

distinction

between the

introduction, the

body and Myspelling,

grammar and

punctuation was

poor.

My essay had an

introduction that

was a simple

restatement of

the essay task; I

wrote a weakly

developed body

that addressedsome aspects of

the task. In my

conclusion I

didnt clearly

summarized my

thesis. My

conclusion did

not connect to

my ideas I wrote

about in the

essay. My

spelling,

grammar and

punctuation

were weak.

My essay had an

introduction that

went beyond a

simple

restatement of

the essay task, I

wrote a well

developed bodythat addresses

the task and

meets the Global

standards. In my

conclusion I

clearly

summarized my

thesis. My

spelling,

grammar and

punctuation

were good.

In addition to the

standard.. I

have no spelling,

grammar or

punctuation

errors. My essay

was well written

and showed Ihad a well

thought out plan

of action. The

essay flowed

easily from one

point to another.

Work Ethic

15 points

The effort the

student puts into

the task

assigned.

I did not make an

outline for my

essay.

I made an

outline for my

essay. The

outline was

incomplete and

included someaspects of the

task.

I made an

outline for my

essay. The

outline was

complete and

included allaspects of the

task.

In addition to

meeting the

STANDARD

criteria.

I had Ms.

Cannistraciassess (give

feedback on my

outline)


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Ms. Cannistraci Name:__________________

Date:_____

Ancient Greece Essay

Historical Context

Ancient Greece has contributed much to the modern world. The achievements of the Greeks

have impacted people socially, politically, and technologically. The accomplishments of the

Greeks impact life even today.

Task

You are to write an essay explaining how the developments of the Ancient Greeks haveimpacted the history of the world. You may discuss the social, political and/or the technological

developments of Ancient Greece. Your essay should include the following:

Evaluate the important ideas, politics, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions ofAncient Greece that was associated with your research.

Discuss how the accomplishments and achievements of Ancient Greece have impactedthe United States and/or the world.

Your essay should include:

An introduction, that goes beyond a simple restatement of the essay task.

A well developed body that addresses the task. A conclusion that clearly summarized your thesisREVIEW THE RUBRIC MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED


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Ms. Cannistraci Name:_______________

Date:______

Ancient Greece Essay Rubric and Essay

STANDARD BELOW THESTANDARD

1

APPROACHINGTHE STANDARD

2

AT THESTANDARD

3

ABOVE THESTANDARD

4

Standard 2, Key

Idea 1

70

Key Idea 1:The

study of world

history requires an

understanding ofworld cultures and

civilizations,

including an

analysis of

important ideas,

social and cultural

values, beliefs,

and traditions.

This study also

examines the

human condition

and the

connections and

interactions of

people across time

and space and the

ways different

people view the

same event or

issue from a

variety of

perspectives.

-study about

different world

cultures and

civilizations

focusing on their

accomplishments,

contributions,

My essay did not

evaluate the

research I was


poorly analyzed

some the

important ideas,


cultural values,beliefs, and

traditions of

Ancient Greece

My essay

evaluated the

research I was

given in a limited

way. As a result I

weakly analyzed

some the

important ideas,

politics, social andcultural values,

beliefs, and

traditions of

Ancient Greece. I

only analyzed

some of the values

because my

research focused

on a specific

aspect.

My essay clearly

evaluated the

research I was


analyzed some the

important ideas,


cultural values,

beliefs, andtraditions of

Ancient Greece. I

only analyzed

some of the values

because my

research focused

on a specific

aspect.

In addition to the

standard.

I used the

research links

from the blog and

the wiki that my

teacher provided.


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values, beliefs,

and traditions

-

Common Core

Writing

Essential

Understandings

105POINTS

1. Createexpositor

y writing

(to

inform)within the

framewor

k of

history.

My essay was

not in essay

form. I did not

have a clear

distinction

between the

introduction, the

body and My

spelling,

grammar andpunctuation was

poor.

My essay had an

introduction that

was a simple

restatement of

the essay task; I

wrote a weakly

developed body

that addressed

some aspects of

the task. In myconclusion I

didnt clearly

summarized my

thesis. My

conclusion did

not connect to

my ideas I wrote

about in the

essay. My

spelling,grammar and

punctuation

were weak.

My essay had an

introduction that

went beyond a

simple

restatement of

the essay task, I

wrote a well

developed body

that addresses

the task andmeets the Global

standards. In my

conclusion I

clearly

summarized my

thesis. My

spelling,

grammar and

punctuation

were good.

In addition to the

standard.. I

have no spelling,

grammar or

punctuation

errors. My essay

was well written

and showed I

had a well

thought out planof action. The

essay flowed

easily from one

point to another.

Work Ethic

15 points

The effort the

student puts into

the task

assigned.

I did not make an

outline for my

essay.

I made an

outline for my

essay. The

outline was

incomplete and

included some

aspects of the

task.

I made an

outline for my

essay. The

outline was

complete and

included all

aspects of the

task.

In addition to

meeting the

STANDARD

criteria.

I had Ms.

Cannistraci

assess (give

feedback on my

outline)


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Ms. Cannistraci Journal Rubric

Below Standard

1

Approaching

Standard

2

At Standard

3

Above

Standard

4My journal is lessthan 150 words.

I didnt discuss the

history I learned

this week. My

journal doesnt

have any historical

facts, definitions

and/or people.

journal reflected

my voice and

understanding of

the history I

learned.

Sometimes I copied

directly from the

sources and

documents. My

journal was posted

on the blog late.

My writing is weakin grammar. I

didnt capitalize or

add proper

punctuation.

My journal is less than

200 words.

It reflected on the history

we discussed during the

week but at times it

lacked focus and clarity.

My journal has at least

two historical facts,

definitions and/or people.

At times my journal

reflected my voice and

understanding of the

history I learned.

Sometimes I copied

directly from the sources

and documents. My

journal was posted on the

blog late. At time my

writing was appropriate

to the audience but in

general I neglected tocapitalize and add proper

punctuation.

My journal is at least

200 words.

It reflected clearly on

the history we

discussed during the

week. The journal has

at least three

historical facts,

definitions and/or

people. My journal

reflected my voice

and understanding of

the history I learned. I

didnt just from my

sources. My journal

was posted on the

blog on time. My

grammar and

punctuation was

good.

In addition to the

standard.

I eloquently

retold the history

in a compelling

way. My journal

would make

learning history

exciting to others

students who

read it. My

grammar and

punctuation was

exceptional.

As you write your journal use these questions to help you achieve the standard in journal

writing. If you incorporate all of my suggestions you should write wonderful journals for our

blog.

1. Is my journal at least 200 words?2. Does my journal reflect clearly on the history we discussed during the week?3. Am I making sure I will finish my journal by the due date?4. Does my journal have at least three historical facts, definitions and/or people?5. Does my journal reflect my voice and understanding of the history I learned this week?

Did you check that you didnt just copy from your documents and research? If you did


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that is called plagiarism (when you steal another persons intellectual ideas). People get

sued for stealing another persons ideas.

This journal addresses the following Global Studies

Standard.

Standard 2, Key Idea 1

Key Idea 1:The study of world history requires an understanding of world cultures and

civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and

traditions. This study also examines the human condition and the connections and interactions of

people across time and space and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a

variety of perspectives.

understand the development and connectedness of Western civilization and other civilizations

and cultures in many areas of the world and over time

TASK

Use your research to create a first person journal entry depicting the contributions,

achievements and lifestyle of the aspect of Ancient Greece your group researched. If you

have any questions discuss them with me. Your journal should be the topic of the graphic novel

you are completing. Use your research, the links I provided and group collaboration to complete

your journal. These resources are your research for the assignment to insure your journal is

historical as well as creative. Be sure to include clear historical information as well as your

words and feelings about the contributions and achievements of Ancient Greece to the

world . I want to hear your voice analyzing and evaluating the history we are discussing in class.

You can be yourself in the journal, you can be a historical figure, you can be a child, a man or a

woman. You can be anyone you want in your journal. The important aspect of your journal is

that you write using you own words describing your feelings about what the contributions,

achievements and lifestyles of ANCIENT GREECE. Your journal must be at least 200 words

. Click the links below for more information.

ANCIENT GREECE

Another Link

Guided Question:

How would you describe the contributions of the Ancient Greeks?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/


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Ms. Cannistracis Project Research Rubric

Below

Standard

1

Approaching

Standard

2

At Standard

3

Above

Standard

4My class work

does not reflect

the task. I did

not address the

task. My

answers do not

reflect an

understanding

of the topic.

I did not

complete my

class

assignment.

I addressed some

aspects of the task

by writing partial or

incomplete

sentences in

response to the

assignment.

My answers may

have some

inaccuracies.

I had to finish my

research

assignment at

home.

I addressed all

aspects of the task

by completing

assignments as

directed.

I wrote complete

sentences but I

didnt write an in

depth response to

the assignment.

My research

assignment was

completed on time.

I thoroughly

addressed all

aspects of the

task by

completing

assignment as

directed.

I wrote complete

sentences which

showed a

thoughtful and

critical comment

in response to

the assignment.

My research

assignment was

completed on

time.

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Project Essentials for The Ancient Greece Project