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Black History Project- Mini-Poster

Focus Standards:
ELAGSE8W6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing & present
the relationships between info. and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.
ELAGSE8W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search
terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the
data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.
ELAGSE8W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas,
concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Assignment:
In the United States, the month of February is observed as Black History Month or National
African American History Month, and we use the month to remember the important
contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nations history. The
celebration can be felt nationally and worldwide as many organizations, cities, states and
countries host events that educate on the rich culture, and memorable figures of African
American history. As a new month of remembrance begins, lets consider the important reasons
why Black History Month is observed each year.
Task:
1. You will pick an important African American figure to complete a research project.
2. You will spend a class period researching and gaining information on your person to
complete a mini-poster on the person.
3. You will need to have the following information on the person:
A title of the poster with an image of the person.
A well-written, error free paragraph summarizing the importance of your person.
A timeline with a minimum of EIGHT events.
An importance quote from or about your person.
4. You will be given a sheet of construction paper, which you will need to place all the
information listed above. The following are expectations for your project:
Neat, orderly.
Everything should be printed; unless you make an artistic deviation.
No spelling or grammar errors.
Class Breakdown:
1. Day One- select your research person, form research questions, and gather information.
2. Day Two- continue research and start drafting items.
3. Day Three- construct the project in class.

Rubric:
Content
60 points
Well researched.
Content relates to
topic.
In-depth
explanation of
their importance

Requirements20 points
Summary of
importance.
Timeline.
Quotes, titles, etc.

Neatness/Organization
20 points
Correct
Grammar and
Mechanics
Neat and
orderly.
Own personal
touch.

Totals: