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 * Databases



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Websites** 
 * Web Portals for Biography**
 * Biographical Dictionary []
 * Biography.com []
 * Lives, the Biography Resource []
 * Multnomah Homework Center: Biographies []
 * LibrarySpot: Biographies []
 * Who2? (check out the links!) []
 * Historic Figures []

§ Explain the relevance of facts § Write a persuasive speech using historical information § Capture the attention of an audience by using persuasive language and tone of voice § Use creativity to design and create a magazine cover (1) Your speech should be structured like a DBQ (minus the GALTAL paragraph) with an introduction, clear arguments (at least two) backed up with specific evidence and explanations, and a conclusion. (2) Make reference to specific contributions, accomplishments, and beliefs that made this person unique and/or influential (//“body paragraphs”)// (3) Explain the direct impact the individual had AND the long range impact which, in a historical sense, makes the individual relevant to the modern world. //(the insight portion of the “conclusion”)// __Ultimately, the speech should fully address the essential question__**.** Remember to use the skills you have practiced in class by avoiding generalizations, providing specific examples to back up your assertions, and giving thorough explanations. (1) Must be created electronically (2) Must have an image of the “nominee” (3) The cover should __resemble__ a traditional TIME magazine cover but it should show evidence of your individual creativity. The cover should be just as persuasive as the speech and should answer the same Essential Question. After you present your speech you will turn in a copy of the Magazine Cover and Works Consulted page stapled together. STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE NO CREDIT FOR ANY PORTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT THAT IS NOT IN CLASS THE DAY THEY PRESENT!!
 * Modern World History – Honors**
 * Person of the 19th Century**
 * Goal:** As an editor of TIME magazine you have been chosen to nominate a person who would be worthy of being named //Person of the Century// based upon his/her contributions during the 19th century – the nominee should also have had some influence on future developments. You will conduct research using various sources (both print and electronic), after which you will have to prepare a speech and a magazine cover to present to the magazine’s //Person of the Century// committee in which you persuasively explain the reason for choosing this individual. You may use any individual mentioned in Chapters 17 and 18 of the text book.
 * Essential Question: //To what extent did the individuals of the nineteenth impact both their era and the lives of future generations?//**
 * Objectives:** This assignment will measure a student’s ability to:
 * __Part I. Speech__:** You will be responsible for writing a speech that is __two-and-a-half__ to __three__ minutes in length. Falling short or exceeding this timeframe will result in an automatic deduction of 5 points and an additional 5 points for going 20, 40, and 60 seconds over/under . __You have limited time so only include the information you believe is the most essential to making your case!__ Your speech should include strong, persuasive language in order to convince the committee to support your decision. Additionally:
 * __Part II. Cover__:** Students will also design a cover for TIME magazine that features the nomination of their //Person of the Century.// The cover
 * Please keep all images relevant to the time period in question!**
 * __Part III. Works Consulted:__** Students will create an annotated works consulted page. You must use a minimum of three sources, with at least one book source being used. Additionally, one of your sources MUST be a primary source.
 * On the day the speeches are due** all students will present their speeches and magazine covers. The audience will assume the role of the //Person of the Century// board. Upon the completion of the presentations, students will vote in order to decide who will be the nineteenth century //Person of the Century.//