GRADE 11 CHOICE BOARD
1
Create a PPT to compare the Battle of
Gettysburg Vs. another battle from de Civil
War. (Vicksburg, Chatanooga, Chickamagua).
Use statistics: casualties, age of soldiers and
any relevant data related to the Civil War.
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3
Create a political cartoon that shows a
Write an “I am” poem
From the perspective of either Lincoln or particular perspective, from either the Union
or Confederacy, during
Harriet Jacobs. Use relevant information.
the Civil War.
Learn it and recite it in class.
(Individual work)
4
Write out an imaginary dialogue of what
might have happened if Harriet Jacobs (Linda)
had had a chance to meet President Lincoln
after running away from her masters. Finish
with a different ending for the story “Incidents
in the life of a Slave Girl”.
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5
Imagine that you are an advisor to President
Lincoln, write a letter to him giving advice on
issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
Include dilemmas, pros and cons, and border
state perspective.
6
Create an advertisement poster to recruit men
to join either the North or the South’s army.
(May include slaves).Perform Dramatization
about recruiting men to join either army.
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9
Imagine that you are a soldier (North or South)
Pretend that you are
Predict what might have happened if the
and write a letter home to a relative or close a reporter and prepare a newscast about one
South had won the Civil War. Write an friend. Tell how you feel at this moment. This
of the following: the Battle of Gettysburg and
essay describing how history might have
could be your last letter.
the
changed and how the world today would
Gettysburg Address; Lincoln’s Biography and
(Individual work)
The Emancipation Proclamation or The Civil
be different.
War and Slavery.
(Individual work)
CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
1
Create a PPT to compare the Battle of
Gettysburg Vs. another battle from de Civil War.
(Vicksburg, Chatanooga, Chickamagua).
Use statistics: number of troops, casualties, age
of soldiers, location, duration of battle, military
tactics. All group members must present orally.
Please review the following information
related to your presentation.
- It must contain a minimun of 12 slides.
- Slide number 1 must show: title,
group members, date (month/year).
- It must contain verifiable information.
- Every slide must contain images.
- Time of presentation: 10-12 minutes
- List 5 questions about the
presentation.
TOTAL
Points
/4
/5
/10
/6
/5
/5
/35
CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Please review the following information
related to your project.
2
Write an “I am” poem
From the perspective of either Lincoln or
Harriet Jacobs. Use relevant information.
Learn it and recite it in class. At least two
group members must present orally.
- It must contain a minimun of 4 stanzas
and a maximum of 20 lines. ( a maximum
of 5 lines each stanza).
- It must be written as if the writer were
Abraham Lincoln or Harriet Jacobs. Use
relevant information from the time of
the Civil War.
- Include at least 1 word from each of the
vocabulary lists of the stories read in
class.
- Time for presentation: 12-15 minutes.
TOTAL
Points
/5
/10
/5
/5
/25
CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
3
Create a political cartoon (One
Drawing or multiple panel Comic
Strip) that shows a particular
perspective, from either the Union or
Confederacy, during
the Civil War.
(Individual work)
How do I begin to create a political cartoon?
First you must ask yourself, “What is the issue I
want to write about?” A good way to decide is to
look over your notes. What issue stands out to
you? Meaning, was there something that shocked
you, something that you think is not right,
something that seems hypocritical, something that
you think needs change, something that is
emotional, etc?
You should write down your
statement and then ask yourself “why do I feel
this way and what should be done?”
Please review the following information
related to your project.
- It must be presented in a white non-lined
standard size poster paper. (you must use the
full sheet)
- It must be hand drawn (stick figures and
“Photoshopped” pictures are not acceptable)
- If colored (use color pencils only – no
markers, pens, crayons, water colors, etc)
- The BACK of the cartoon should have:
Title of Cartoon
Name/Grade
Date
- At least one character related to the
American Civil War must be included.
- Represent one of the following literary
elements:
TOTAL
* Sarcasm (Verbal Irony)
* Hyperbole
* Methaphor
Points
/4
/6
/4
/3
/8
/10
/35
CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
6
Please review the following information
related to your project.
Create an advertisement poster
to recruit men to join either the
North or the South’s army.
(May include slaves) and perform
Dramatization about recruiting
men to join either army.
-
Dramatization will take no
longer than 12 minutes.
- All members of the group must
perform.
TOTAL
/5
/5
/35
- The Advertisement must be presented in a
white non-lined standard size poster paper.
(you must use the full sheet)
- Hand drawn. (stick figures and
“Photoshopped” pictures are not acceptable)
- Use of color (you may use color pencils,
markers, pens, crayons, water colors, etc)
- The advertisement should include:
*The state where it is being issued and the
date.
*The name of army for which it is trying to
recruit.
* A quote from either Commander or
President. (North or South)
- Font should be according to the time.
Points
/4
/5
/5
/2
/2
/2
/5
CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Predict what might have happened if the
7South
had won the Civil War. Write an essay
describing how history might have changed
and how the world today would be
different. Handwritten essays will not be
accepted.
(Individual work)
* Historical characters do not
need to be specifically related
to the Civil War.
Please review the following information
related to your project.
- The essay should have a minimum of 700800 words.
- It must handwritten. Use a black pen.
- It must include your name, grade and date.
- The essay should predict how the History
of the United States of America might have
changed, and how the world would be
different today if the South had won the
Civil war.
- Include at least three (3) real historical
events.
- Include (3) real life historical characters.
TOTAL
Points
/8
/4
/1
/10
/6
/6
/35
CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
8
Imagine that you are a soldier (North
or South) and write a letter home to a
relative or close friend. Tell how you
feel at this moment. This could be your
last letter. Typed letters will not be
accepted
(Individual work)
Please review the following information
related to your project.
- The letter should have a minimum of 700800 words.
- It must be handwritten.
- It must include your name, rank, company
and date.
- Make clear who you are writing to. (name,
place where the person is, relation).
- Include Location, the name of your
General and the task your Company has
been asked to complete during the present
or coming battle.
- Express how you feel and describe the
moment you are going through.
- Use information and facts from the
American Civil War.
TOTAL
Points
/8
/4
/3
/6
/6
/8
/10
/45
CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
9
Please review the following information
related to your project.
Pretend that you are
reporters. Prepare a newscast about one
of the following: the Battle of Gettysburg
and the
Gettysburg Address; Lincoln’s Biography
and The Emancipation Proclamation or
The Civil War and Slavery.
- Use historical facts from the earlier
mentioned topics:
* Battle of Gettysburg
*Gettysburg Adress
* Emancipation Proclamation
* Abraham Lincoln
* Civil War and Slavery
TOTAL
/8
/8
/8
/8
/50
-Time for Presentation: 12-15minutes.
- If a Newspaper-looking Ad is turned in, as part
of the setting, it should be presented on nonlined standard size poster paper. If colored (you
may use color pencils, markers, pens, crayons,
water colors, etc)
- Hand drawn (stick figures and “Photoshopped”
pictures are not acceptable)
- A title must be chosen
- Font should be according to the time.
- The BACK of the poster paper should have:
Names of members
Grade and Date (month/year).
Points
/3
/4
/4
/4
/2
/1