Name _________________________________________________________ DUE IN CLASS- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th!!!
Early Settlement Groups of Louisiana Informational Brochure Group
Project
Each group will be assigned one of the early settlement groups of Louisiana to create an informational brochure on their cultural
contributions and present a cultural artifact to the class.
*You will present the brochure and your choice of artifact in class on Friday, September 25 th.
Please be sure to follow the directions carefully in order to receive full credit on this assignment.
Your tri-fold brochure will need to include ALL of the following components to receive full credit:
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Front Cover
Name of your group’s assigned early settlement group of Louisiana:
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Picture or Illustration that depicts your early settlement group
A “Did You Know?” Section listing at least FIVE trivia questions about your assigned settlement group.
About Your Early Settlement Group: (FIRST SECTION OF TRI-FOLD BROCHURE)- this section should be written/ typed
in a Q & A Format:
Why did they come to Louisiana? (Answer should be composed of AT LEAST five complete sentences)!
o What did this group contribute to the state of Louisiana in each of the following areas: (Answers should
be composed of AT LEAST two complete sentences)!
-FOOD
-MUSIC
-DANCE
-LANGUAGE
-CUSTOMS
-EVENTS
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Geographical Settlement Area within LA: (SECOND SECTION OF TRI-FOLD BROCHURE)- WORLD MAP OF
IMMIGRATION ROUTE OF SETTLEMENT GROUP:
On this section, you must include a detailed, shaded, and accurate route on a world map charting your assigned
settlement group’s journey from their country/ region of origin TO their new settlement area in Louisiana.
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Geographical Settlement Area within LA Part 2: (THIRD SECTION OF TRI-FOLD BROCHURE)- this section should be
written/ typed in a Q & A Format:
Where did your assigned group settle in Louisiana?
What was the reason for choosing this location? (Answer should be composed of AT LEAST five complete sentences)!
What is the modern, regional name of this geographical area in Louisiana?
Underneath this section’s Q & A, please include a map of Louisiana with your assigned group’s settlement location
CLEARLY IDENTIFIED AND SHADED!
DESCRIPTION/ EXPLANATION of the CULTURAL ARTIFACT your group will be presenting: (FOURTH SECTION OF TRIFOLD BROCHURE)***Your group will be responsible for bringing and presenting one of the following cultural artifacts in class on FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25th:***
1. A video example of original, cultural music from your settlement group. Your video must depict all traditional instruments
and lyrics.
2. A visual example of original artwork from your settlement group- this could be a picture of original, cultural artwork, a video
of a cultural dance, or a copy of
any original, cultural piece of literature. Your presentation must include the artwork’s artist or author and include how it is
culturally significant within your
assigned settlement group and our state.
3. An example of cultural cuisine from your assigned settlement group. Please remember to include the dish’s origin,
ingredients, and preparation details- a recipe
card may be helpful. If you bring food to present on Friday, you must bring enough for everyone in the class to sample it!!!
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***this written section should include the name of the cultural artifact and the following paragraphs (AT LEAST FIVE
COMPLETE SENTENCES EACH)***:
TOP- IDENTIFY the cultural artifact from your assigned settlement group that you will be presenting to the class
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FIRST PARAGRAPH- Explain the historical significance of the cultural artifact within your settlement group:
(For example:
-WHY was it created and introduced to their new region in Louisiana?
-HOW was it produced?- *list the steps, components, or ingredients needed to create it*
-WHAT was its significance within the settlement group?- *was it used for a religious/
entertainment/ or everyday purpose?*)
SECOND PARAGRAPH- Identify and describe how your group’s cultural artifact is still significant in our state’s culture
today:
(For example:
-HOW is your cultural artifact an example of “Cultural Diffusion?” (vocabulary term- Chapter 1)
-WHAT is its modern-day significance within the Louisiana?- *is it used for a religious/
entertainment/ or everyday purpose?*)
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Back Cover
***List the names of all group members and identify exactly which step(s) they completed, (refer to the steps listed
above)***
75 POINTS TOTAL***PLEASE DO NOT FORGET- Your group’s brochure and presentation will be graded on content- (accuracy/ following the
instructions exactly,) and quality- (overall creativity and neat appearance). Make sure each instruction bullet is included within
the brochure in the correct location. The brochure needs to be presented in a neat and organized manner on the assigned due
date.