A Partner Poster Activity
(50 Points: Summative Assignment)
Objective: The student will analyze the causes of Imperialism and create a
poster representing this historical time period: 1850-2924
Due Date: ____________________________________
Student Names:
______________________________________________________________________________
Components of Poster:
1. This is an individual or Partner writing project activity/assignment
2. This project can be computer generated or drawn/colored shaded on poster paper
3. Large Colorful title in block letters.
4. Large picture or visual representation of the concept of “Imperialism”
5. Four “Causes of Imperialism” typed or written neatly in complete sentences on the
poster.
6. Four “Forms of imperialism” with corresponding characteristics of each shown on your
poster.
7. The three primary goals that motivated Europeans with an explanation for each shown
on the poster.
Writing Project Rubric
5 – Exceeds
4 - Proficient
3.5-Progressing
3-Emerging
2-Insufficient
Evidence
Excellent final
draft quality
effort. All
information
included in
creative, detailed
paragraphs.
Show’s writer’s
unique voice and
thoughtful
analysis.
Colored/shaded
with extra
artwork and/or
information.
Excellent final
draft quality
effort. All
information
included in
detailed
paragraphs.
Thoughtful
analysis.
Colored/shaded
artwork and/or
information.
Very basic final
draft effort. All
information is
present. Basic
paragraphs
written. Artworkcreativity is very
basic showing
little attention to
detail
Some information
is missing Looks
like a rough draft
effort.
The student did
not turn in final
project. An
automatic 20/50
will be entered for
this summative
assignment.
Score: ____ (out of 5) X 10=_____ (50)