We will be learning about a number of individuals throughout modern history around the world who
have been declared freedom fighters by some and terrorists by others.
You are to pick one individual from below to research and present to the class the arguments as to
why they are considered a terrorist and why they are considered a freedom fighter. Then you are to
convince the audience as to which you think is the correct view of that person. Each person may
only be picked once.
Mohandas Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Aung San Suu Kyi
Ernesto “Che” Guevara
Dalai Lama
Bobby Sands
Stephen Biko
Sophie Scholl
Vaclav Havel
Wangari Maathai
Thich Quang Duc
Claus von Stauffenberg
Joseph Kony
Abimael Guzman
Velupillai Prabhakaran
Mordechai Anielewicz
Lech Walesa
Jan Palach
Ariel Sharon
Ayatollah Khomeini
Gerry Adams
Fidel Castro
Robert Mugabe
Shirin Ebadi
Malalai Joya
Each of these people tried to change something in their country using a specific method,
and their methods are controversial. What is the best way to bring about change of a
government? The following are parts you need to include in your presentation, which
should be in a PowerPoint or Prezi format:
-provide some details about WHO your person is, WHERE they live, and WHAT
their background is
-clearly explain WHAT they were trying to change
-clearly explain HOW they were trying to change it, meaning what methods they
used
-specifically EXPLAIN how and why some say they are a terrorist or dangerous
person
-specifically EXPLAIN how and why some say they are a freedom fighter or
person fighting for their rights
You also need to provide as many visuals as possible, including:
-a map of the world with your country highlighted on it
-a map of your country in the region of the world it’s in
-a picture of your person
-a political cartoon about the issue or country your person is fighting
for
The following are the required criteria for your presentation:
- a 5 minute oral presentation in front of the
class
*you should know the material – do NOT read straight
from your notes during your presentation
*eye-contact and volume are key components
- a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation
*needs to have numerous visuals, including maps showing
where your ethnic group lives, pictures, etc.
*needs to be audience-friendly with custom animation
The following can be included for EXTRA CREDIT:
a YouTube clip from a reputable source that helps the
class better understand your person
a song from or about your person
a short clip from a film about your person or their struggle
DUE: ___________________________
Freedom Fighter or Terrorist Presentation
RUBRIC
Student: _______________________
Person: _______________
PRESENTATION – Eye-contact? Can we all hear you? Formal presence in front of the class? (10
points)
0
2
4
6
8
10
_____________
CONTENT – How well you know what you are talking about and present it? Do you clearly explain
your person? Is it accurate? Have you covered the required topics on your person? Could you answer
all questions from the audience? (30 points)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
_____________
POWERPOINT – Do you have one? Does it help the audience to better understand your presentation?
Did you spend significant time working on it? Is it audience-friendly? Do you have the required
visuals? Is it custom-animated? (15 points)
0
5
10
15
_____________
MISCELLANEOUS -- Utilized the full 5 minutes, well rehearsed, spent class time given working on
project, etc. (5 points)
0
1
2
3
4
TOTAL:
EXTRA CREDIT: __________________________
5
______________
______________
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