Bag a President

   Through the search engines on the website or a visit to the library read about your president. As you read, choose interesting facts that will grab your listener’s attention.  Find ten artifacts one representing each of the ten facts. If Ben Franklin were president he could be associated with key because he tied this to a kite and investigated electricity.  You could include pair of spectacles because he invented the bifocals. You will be surprise to learn that many of the presidents have quirky personalities and interests.

               Along with you “bag presentation” you should include a ten paragraph essay.  The essay should include ten well-constructed paragraphs describing the significance of each artifact.  Remember to introduce your president in the first paragraph. You will do an oral presentation of your particular “president in a bag”.  The presentation will consist of introducing your president and telling about the significance of each item in your bag.

               Bag a President Rubric 100%

            Written                   Oral                      Artifacts      

95-100       complete sentences               well practiced                        significant

correct grammar                   fluid, audience                       meaningful

neatly typed or                       is engaged

written in blue or

black ink                                                                                      

 ForFFor every artifact that is missing it is minus 5 points in each category.

 Famous Person Project

Name:                                                                          Period

                                                Prewrite

Famous Person:

Paragraph One:

Introduce your character in a catchy way.

Describe his physical appearance and the distinct characteristic or position that the media focuses on.

What is the influence he has or has had on politics?

Paragraph Two:

Where is your character from?

What are the particular demographics in that location?

Does he or she share the same values as their upbringing or have they distinctively done a 360 in regard to their views?

Paragraph Three:

In what capacity does your character primarily work in or had worked in the most.

Ex. entertainer, news person, vice president

Give significant details

Paragraph Four:

What is your opinion of this person?

Back up your view with legitimate reasons and or examples.