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. Write an “I am” poem From the perspective of either Lincoln or Harriet Jacobs. Use relevant information. Learn it and recite it in class. Create a political cartoon that shows a particular perspective, from either the Union or Confederacy, during the Civil War. (Individual work) 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”. 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. 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. Predict what might have happened if the South had won the Civil War. Write an essay describing how history might have changed and how the world today would be different. (Individual work) 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. (Individual work) Pretend that you are a reporter and 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 GRADE 11 CHOICE BOARD

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: minutes - List 5 questions about the presentation. Points /4 /5 /10 /5 TOTAL /6 /35

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. CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Please review the following information related to your project. -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: minutes. /5 /10 /5 Points TOTAL /25

3 CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST 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) 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: * Sarcasm (Verbal Irony) * Hyperbole * Methaphor 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?” Points /4 /6 /4 /3 /8 /10 TOTAL /35

6 CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Please review the following information related to your project. - 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. 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. Points /4 /5 /2 /5 TOTAL /35 /5

CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST 7 Please review the following information related to your project. - The essay should have a minimum of 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. Predict what might have happened if the South 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) Points /8 /4 /1 /10 /6 * Historical characters do not need to be specifically related to the Civil War. TOTAL /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 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. /8 /4 /3 /6 /8 /10 Points TOTAL /45

9 CHOICE BOARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST 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. Please review the following information related to your project. -Time for Presentation: 12-15minutes. - If a Newspaper-looking Ad is turned in, as part of the setting, it should be presented on non- lined 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). - Use historical facts from the earlier mentioned topics: * Battle of Gettysburg *Gettysburg Adress * Emancipation Proclamation * Abraham Lincoln * Civil War and Slavery /3 /4 /2 /1 /8 Points TOTAL /50