Historically Based Storybook
Part A: Research
You will research one influential person/incident/major work the which a person
is known for. Research information and details about that person in order to understand
and have insight regarding the way the person thinks (in-depth knowledge). These are the
areas you must research:
IN ONE PAGE you will include
1.
2.
3.
4.
Background information (Bibliography)
Key dates (Time line) of their life
Major Contributions
Major events that affected their work (social, economic, political or other
events that are relevant). What were the major events that led to their
philosophical approach (ways of thinking)?
5. Synopsis of their work - a synopsis of his work or philosophical thought
IN TWO PAGES YOU WILL
6. Impact their work/life has had. How has it affected/influenced the 21st century?
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Part B: Children’s Storybook
Section 1: Creating the Storybook
- Create a book that is fun, creative and educational.
- The book should be a story about the person you have researched or an event that led to
the philosophical approach of the person. It must have a relevant message
- This is a good time to show your creativity and have an impact on those that are reading
your storybook.
These are some requirements when creating your book.
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The book must be bound
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It can be done on the computer, hand drawn or hand written for both the
illustration and written components
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Make use of colour and different materials
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A creative, eye catching title page
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Accurate Historical Content
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References (any material used must be cited)
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Approximately 15 pages
*** Make sure it is not a biography but a childrens story linked by either theme or some other
way to your character – The storybook should capture the essence of who your person is.
STORYBOOK RUBRIC
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Application
Student presents
information in
logical,
interesting
sequence which
can be easily
followed. Also
chooses very
appropriate
topic
Student presents
information in
logical sequence
which audience
can follow.
Audience has
difficulty following
presentation
because student
jumps around
Audience cannot
understand
presentation because
there is no sequence
of information.
Knowledge
Student
demonstrates
full knowledge
of the topic
Student is at ease
with content, but
fails to elaborate.
Fairly thorough.
Story is lacking in
information as is
the write up
Student does not
grasp the
information
Student is mostly
clear. Student
work generally
employs proper
grammar and
spelling
Some difficulty
understanding the
message of the
paper and flow of
the book due in part
to improper
grammar and/or
spelling
Student work is not
engaging or clear.
Very poor grammar
and spelling.
Some good
research
including and an
effective analysis
based on the
meaning of their
storybook
Limited research or
analysis.
Significance is not
established
Very little research
evident with a weak
explanation with
little analysis or
reference to the
importance of the
topic.
Communication Student message
is clear, creative
and uses proper
written
conventions all
of which are at
an appropriate
level.
Thinking
Evidence of
thorough
research as well
as a story which
relates a
message/moral
Clearly
indicated the
significance of
the figure in
write up
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