Society Project Expository Essay
Your essay will be graded on the 6 + 1 traits of ideas, organization, presentation, and
conventions. Look in your English Language Arts manual for 6 + 1 rubric. Don’t write
in first person!
1. Government and Laws
Introduction paragraph: introduce your society, its name, type of government and the three
specific laws for your society
1st body paragraph – the first law and consequences
2nd body paragraph – the second law and consequences
3rd body paragraph – the third law and consequences
Concluding paragraph
2. Jobs
Introduction paragraph: introduce your society, its name, type of jobs the people have in
your society and the three specific jobs for your society
1st body paragraph – the first specific job and why it is important to your society
2nd body paragraph – the second specific job and why it is important to your society
3rd body paragraph – the third specific job and why it is important to your society
Concluding paragraph
3. Family Unit
Introduction paragraph: introduce your society, its name, a sentence about the family unit,
number of children, extended family, education
1st body paragraph – Who leads the family unit, who works outside the home, and in the
home works, who raises the children, number of children
2nd body paragraph – Extended family importance, their role
3rd body paragraph – Education in your society
Concluding paragraph
4. Newspaper Front Page/ Propaganda
The page must include three factual articles about your society. For instance, you might
interview a government official, spotlight a family, highlight a new business, write about a
crime, or showcase a school function. In addition add the week’s forecast. A propaganda
advertisement that encourages others to become a member of your society must be included
and is your part of the presentation.
Civilization Project Presentation
1. Prezi and Google Presentation, or other presentation tool required
2. Optional: Flag, model, or propaganda to pass out to the class