Task:
For this assignment, you will be working in a group of 2-4 to create an A to Z alphabet book that will help build upon your understanding of the First Nations People in Canada. These books are very popular for children – this is your target audience to keep in mind when you are creating the text (note: you need to demonstrate your knowledge/learning, but keep the language simple).
You are free to reference as many different First Nations as you like. See below for a list that you can use:
http://myriverside.sd43.bc.ca/jthies-2014/?p=293
Research & Planning:
Determine which First Nations groups you want to include and begin your research
Here are some websites you can use
- http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/index.html
- http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/customcode/Media.cfm?Params=A3native-people.swf
- http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/eng/ao04607.html
Things you can include:
- Housing
- Food
- Tools
- Transportation
- Art
- Clothing
- Ceremonies/Spiritual Beliefs
- Leadership/Governing Bodies
Select a number of words for each letter of the alphabet. It is better to have a couple to choose from.
Format:
You are free to use a slide presentation tool such as Power Point, Photo Story, Prezi, etc. or Word, One Note, etc. to represent the time line.
- Your book should include:
- A Cover Page
- 26 pages (one for each letter of the alphabet)
- Each letter of the alphabet should stand out and be large in size
- The image you select needs to relate to the word
- Each explanation
- Must be short but detailed description of the word
- Written in your own words
- Reference which First Nations group the image relates
Assessment:
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0-2 (Does Not Meet) |
3 (Minimally Meets) |
4 (Meets) |
5 (Exceeds) |
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Required Information |
– You have included very little of the required visual and written information | – You have included some of the required visual and written information | – You have included most of the required visual and written information | – You have included all the required visual and written information |
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Visual Component |
-You have selected images that do not relate to the topic
-This component of your project is incomplete |
-You have selected images that minimally or infrequently relate to the topic
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-You have selected applicable images that relate to the topic
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-You have selected excellent images that accurately represent the topic |
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Written Component |
-The descriptions are poorly written and/or do not include the required information | -The descriptions are minimally complete and include most of the required information | -The descriptions are complete and include all the required information | -The descriptions are well written and include all the required information |
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Spelling & Grammar |
– Has frequent grammatical errors and struggles with clarity and coherence
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-Adequate mechanics with some errors in spelling, punctuation, sentence structure that impede understanding | -Good mechanics with minimal errors in spelling, punctuation, sentence structure | -Excellent mechanics with no errors in spelling, punctuation, sentence structure
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Format & Finish |
-The format you selected is not good
-Your project is incomplete |
-You have selected a usable format
-Your project is mostly complete |
-You have selected a good format
-Your project is complete |
-You have selected an excellent format
-Your project is complete, polished, and creative |