Ms. Buchanan
Name _______________
French Revolution Storybook
What: You and up to 1 other person (TOTAL TWO) will create an illustrated children’s
storybook about the French Revolution:
● Detail the Major events of the revolution
● Describe how it contributed to the rise of democracy
How: Every storybook needs a character in which to convey the events being described. Your
job is to write the storybook using the following criteria:
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Create a character that the story will follow
Simple, clear language so that a 10-year old could read and enjoy it
Visually appealing cover with appropriate title
Brief introduction that describes the conditions in France in the late 1780s that led to
the Revolution (see note sheet and textbook p56-72)
○ The Absolute Monarchy
○ Division of Population: First, second and Third Estates
○ The Age of Enlightenment
○ The American Revolution
○ Financial Difficulties
○ Bad Harvest
● Sections on each of these six events:
1. The meeting of the Estates General, Pg. 73-74
2. The Tennis Court Oath, Pg. 74-75
3. The Storming of the Bastille, Pg 75
4. The March on Versailles and the Great Fear, Pg. 76
5. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and The Citizen, Pg 76-79
6. The Demise of Revolutionary Leaders and the End to the Monarchy, Pg. 80-83
7. The Reign of Terror, Pg. 84-85
Include:
● A minimum of a 2 outside sources (Internet sources or books) in which you will include
in a bibliography at the end of your story. NO WIKIPEDIA. NO PLAGIARIZING.
● Each section must contain
○ An illustration of the event (hand drawn)
○ Thought or voice bubbles coming from characters in the illustration
○ a summary within your storyline describing how the event is unfolding and how it
is related to the French Revolution
○ A brief conclusion at the end of your story that explains how the events of the
Revolution contributed to the growth of democracy
○ Use of colour, page numbers, layout, additional visuals or graphics.
*Note* A rough copy will be due April 8, 2014. Without one, the assignment will not be
considered complete.
Evaluation: Refer to Social Studies Project Rubric for Mrs. Fairbrother. See other side for
Ms. Penney.
French Revolution Storybook Evaluation (English)
Teacher Name: Ms. Buchanan
Prescribed Learning
Outcome (PLO)
Not Yet Within
Expectation
(1-2)
Minimally Meeting
Expectation
(3)
Meeting
Expectation
(4-5)
Exceeding
Expectations
(6)
B12 – I can
recognize text
features and
structures such as
genre, literary
element, and
literary devices.
When I view a
text I often
cannot recognize
terms, devices,
and forms. As a
result I have
trouble
constructing
meaning from
the text.
When I view text
I have a difficult
recognizing terms,
devices, and forms.
With assistance I
am able to apply
some of my
knowledge to
construct meaning.
When I view a
text I usually
can recognize
terms, devices,
and forms. I am
able to explain
the meaning of
the text.
When I view a text
I can always
recognize terms,
devices, and form to
help me understand
and explain the
meaning of the text
at an interpretive
level.
C3 – I can create
entertaining texts
by using my
imagination.
I fail to engage
with the task of
writing
imaginative work.
I often have
trouble coming
up with ideas.
I use clichéd story
lines in my writing,
and often the
outcomes are
predictable.
In my writing I
attempt to
engage the
reader but
sometimes my
writing lacks
imagination.
I can write engaging
pieces that show
insight and
sophistication.
C7 – I can edit and
revise my work to
improve my final
product.
My rough copy
and final copy
are the same. I
do not proofread
my work.
There is little
difference
between my rough
copy and my good
copy. I sometimes
proofread my
work, but make
minimal and basic
I usually
proofread my
work and can
make important
changes. I often
seek another
proof reader.
I always proofread
and edit my work.
My editing shows
growth in my work
and meaningful
improvement. I
always seek another
proof reader.
changes.
C12 – I can use
elements of style in
my writing such as,
a variety of
sentences,
sophisticated
vocabulary, &
figurative language.
(Written Short
Story)
My writing is
mechanical and
predictable. I
am either
unwilling or
unable to
experiment with
new styles.
I am hesitant to
experiment with
language. I need a
lot of support and
prompting to use
different styles.
I am willing to
experiment with
language with
support. I am
able to use
different styles.
I look for
opportunities to
experiment with
language. I am able
to use different
styles successfully.