Sophie’s World Philosopher Bag
You will be assigned (based on the Random Name Generator) a philosopher or philosophic time period from
Sophie Words. Bring a brown paper bag (or box) that contains 5 to 10 objects that are connected to or symbolize this philosopher
or his ideas. The items should be labeled as to their relevance WITHOUT mentioning the philosopher. Be familiar with the other
philosophers. You will then present these objects for the rest of us to guess who your philosopher is. Use the Random Name Picker
below to find out who your philosopher will be. Please email me the philosopher/philosophical epoch’s name. Also, make sure you remove
the name from the Random Name Picker.
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Philosopher
clues
(x2)
9-10 items with
clues reference well
and show
comprehension of
deeper meaning
consistently,
demonstrating
insight & the
person’s relevance
to European history
and society.
5-6 items with clues
reference adequately
and show
comprehension of
surface level meaning
of text and begins to
relate issues to general
knowledge and
experience related to
European history and
society.
3-4 items with clues
demonstrate some
basic comprehension
of philosopher, but
does not make
connections with the
bigger picture.
1-2 items with clues do
not demonstrate
comprehension of
philosopher chosen and
does not reflect on what
was read.
No clues included in
bag. No items included.
No philosopher chosen.
Elaboration
Explains
interpretations very
clearly. Elaborates
on answers
supporting them
with clear evidence.
Explains interpretation
clearly, but only has
moderate evidence to
support thought.
Explains
interpretation, but not
clearly, supporting
evidence is scarce.
Interpretation is not
clear. Very little
supporting evidence is
given.
Does not elaborate or
support statements
Creativity
Demonstrates
excellent level of
creativity, neatness
and thought as
symbols represent
concepts and ideas
related to chosen
philosopher
Active participation
consistently reflects
knowledge of the
text and is
consistently original
and thoughtful—not
just a restatement or
agreement with
other students
7-8 items with
clues mostly
reference well and
show
comprehension of
deeper meaning
consistently,
demonstrating
insight & the
person’s relevance
to European history
and society.
Explains
interpretation
clearly. Elaborates
on answers
supporting them
with clear
evidence.
Demonstrates high
level of creativity,
neatness and
thought as symbols
represent concepts
and ideas related to
chosen philosopher
Demonstrates some
level of creativity,
neatness and thought
as symbols represent
concepts and ideas
related to chosen
philosopher
Demonstrates minimal
level of creativity,
neatness and thought
as symbols represent
concepts and ideas
related to chosen
philosopher
Demonstrates low level
of creativity, neatness
and thought as symbols
represent concepts and
ideas related to chosen
philosopher
No thought or creativity
reflected in items
chosen.
Mostly participates
and reflects on
knowledge of text
with some original
and thoughtful
insights.
Participates in class
discussion. Reflection
and knowledge of text
and philosophers
conveys surface
understanding.
Minimal participation
in discussion reflects
minimal understanding
and reflection of
philosophers and their
contributions.
Student participation is
superficial and nonspecific—does not
reflect knowledge of
the text
No participation.
Discussion
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