Academic U.S. & Virginia History Name: ______Mr. Briscoe/Mr. Null Second Quarter

CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT: GUIDELINES AND GRADING

April 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of the start of the U.S. Civil War, which transformed American society and gave our nation, in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “a new birth of freedom.” To commemorate the Civil War and to learn about it in more depth, we will have an opportunity to study various aspects of the conflict and the people and events that shaped it. The second quarter exhibit also will also focus on the use of primary sources to help enhance our understanding of the war ad its relevance to today.

Objective Students will research and write on a topic related to the U.S. Civil War, including the use of primary source documents that help enhance understanding of the topic. Due by Wednesday, December 18.

Process 1. Topic Selection: Students will be able to sign up for an individual topic at the start of class on Friday, November 15. Proposed topics are included on the reverse side.

2. Research: Our class on Friday, November 15 will focus on research for the exhibit. Students will need to also devote time outside of class to continue and complete the research. The Media Center will be working with us to identify primary and secondary sources that will be helpful.

3. Write Summary Paper: Each student will be expected to type a two-page, double-spaced summary paper that provides essential background on their chosen topic, as well as analysis of the topic’s significance to the war. The summary paper should include a clear title and the student’s name and class period. Summary papers must be a full two pages of material and include MLA style citations. Our class on Monday, December 16 will be dedicated to computer lab time to give you an opportunity to complete research and/or draft the paper.

4. Create Artifacts Paper: Each student will also be expected to feature three “artifacts” that relate to their chosen topic. Artifacts must include at least one text-based primary source document (such as a letter, speech text, military order, etc.), one visual primary source document (such as a period photograph, map, chart, cartoon, etc.), and one other text-based or visual source (either primary or secondary) that helps to enhance understanding of the topic. Each artifact requires a clear caption of at least 20-30 words that explains the source in detail and how it relates to the topic overall. Captions should be student-drafted. Text-based artifacts may be excerpts from letters and speeches – you do not need to include the entire document unless it is easy and useful to do so. Include the title and citation information in each caption.

5. Create Works Cited Page: Each student will need to prepare a “works cited” page of at least five sources used in preparing the documents described above. Your textbook is a good place to start for secondary sources. The works cited page needs to be drafted in MLA format.

6. Presentation: Students can either create a poster or a Power Point presentation that incorporates the summary and artifact papers. Papers and presentations are due by Wednesday, December 18 in hard copy for full credit. Power Point presentations need to be saved to a CD or flash drive that can be played in one of the Media Center’s laptops. The presentations will be displayed in our Civil War exhibition in the Media Center on Friday, December 20. Students will present individually to the instructor(s) either on the day of the exhibit or in the following weeks of school (up through January 17).

Grading The completed exhibit will constitute 20% of the second quarter grade. A grading rubric will be provided later in the quarter.

Summary Paper 40% Works Cited/Citations 10% Artifacts Paper 30% Presentation 20% Topics for Civil War Exhibit (not limited to this list – you may propose one of your own)

Abolitionists Slavery in the South

Frederick Douglass slave life William Lloyd Garrison Nat Turner’s Rebellion The Grimke Sisters Dred Scott v. Sandford Harriet Tubman “King Cotton” Sojourner Truth Underground Railroad Harriet Beecher Stowe

Union Leaders Confederate Leaders

Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis Ulysses S. Grant Robert E. Lee William T. Sherman Stonewall Jackson George McClellan Joe Johnston Phil Sheridan J.E.B. Stuart William Seward John Mosby

Battles/Campaigns Soldiers & Weapons

Fort Sumter soldier life Shiloh Union blockade First Bull Run ironclads Second Bull Run infantry Monitor vs. Merrimack cavalry The Seven Days artillery Antietam Andersonville prison camp Fredericksburg 54th Massachusetts Regiment Chancellorsville Gettysburg Civilian Life Vicksburg Chickamauga Clara Barton The Wilderness medical care/surgery Petersburg railroads Sherman’s March to the Sea espionage 2nd BLOCK

Abolitionists Frederick Douglass Taye Hall-Palmer William Lloyd Garrison Soyoung Park Harriet Tubman Victoria White Underground Railroad Billy Rossman

Slavery in the South slave life Libby O’Connell Nat Turner’s Rebellion Aly Klein Dred Scott v. Sandford Kevin Weberg

Union Leaders Abraham Lincoln Jose Moreno Ulysses S. Grant Brad Gibson

Confederate Leaders Robert E. Lee Will Spencer Stonewall Jackson Jessie Voyack John Mosby Max Randol

Battles/Campaigns

Fort Sumter Matt Madore First Bull Run Paul Steere Antietam AJ Bari Gettysburg Michael Young Vicksburg Tyler Fricke The Wilderness Carlo Gonzales

Soldiers & Weapons soldier life Walid Al-Mufti Ironclads Taylor Smith infantry Antonio Darling artillery Christian Gauffreau Andersonville prison camp Kevin Lim

Civilian Life Clara Barton Carly Fort medical care/surgery Kerrigan Richmond & Lindsey Oteyza espionage Sian Phillips 3rd BLOCK

Abolitionists Frederick Douglass Mikayla Watt The Grimke Sisters Cassie Hazlett Harriet Tubman Tarina Ayazi Sojourner Truth Bailey Conner Underground Railroad Daniella Fancher Harriet Beecher Stowe Marielle Perkins

Slavery in the South slave life Jake Silver slave culture Ariana Marlett emancipation Aman Zulfikar

Union Leaders Abraham Lincoln Madison Carter Ulysses S. Grant Jarrell Dunbar

Confederate Leaders Robert E. Lee Bell Mejia Stonewall Jackson Raul Novarro

Battles/Campaigns The Seven Days Geovanni Rodriguez Antietam Vince Marrocco Fredericksburg Ilyas Issa Gettysburg Hameed Sadr

Soldiers & Weapons soldier life Raul Solano Union blockade Zach Miller (and commerce raiders) Ironclads Jacob Thompson artillery Jordan Brown Andersonville prison camp Anthony Perales

Civilian Life Clara Barton Courtney Parry medical care/surgery Noira Garland women in the war Ashley Gaul 4th BLOCK

Abolitionists The Grimke Sisters Suban Farah Harriet Tubman Raheen Alawi Sojourner Truth Alina Nilova Underground Railroad Abby Miller Escape from slavery Mauricio Rodriguez

Slavery in the South slave life Justin Deckelbaum “King Cotton” Nick Carr

Union Leaders Abraham Lincoln Thanh Le Ulysses S. Grant Connor Cucchiaro William T. Sherman Gagandeep Gill

Confederate Leaders Robert E. Lee Simon Ballentine Stonewall Jackson Nick Rodriguez J.E.B. Stuart Leada Taghipour John Mosby Forest Saunders

Battles/Campaigns Gettysburg Marcus O’Bannion

Soldiers & Weapons soldier life Xavier Zakaria Union blockade Christian Alfaro ironclads August Thilking artillery Brian Eyler Andersonville prison camp Anthony Rodriguez 54th Massachusetts Regiment Gabriel Lawrence

Civilian Life Clara Barton Emily Holz medical care/surgery Wilmer Gil railroads Richard Wellhouse espionage Erik Roll Academic U.S. & Virginia History Name: ______Mr. Briscoe/Mr. Null Second Quarter

GRADING RUBRIC FOR 2ND QUARTER CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT Your grade for the exhibit is based on the total score from the categories listed below. The exhibit grade counts for 20% of the overall quarter grade.

DUE: Wednesday, December 18 (due in class) for exhibition on Friday, December 20

Important Notes: *Presentations can be in the form of a poster or essay copy/Power Point. Power Points must be saved on a CD-ROM or flash drive to use on one of the library’s laptops. *Ten percent (10%) will be deducted from the overall grade for each day that an exhibit is submitted late (unless the student is excused absent for one or more of those days). *The last day to submit an exhibit for reduced credit is Friday, January 10.

Summary Paper (40%) Description % Earned

Student did a superior job of providing comprehensive, detailed treatment of the subject; 40 text meets or exceeds length requirements but is also well-organized and clear to follow; provides supporting detail and analysis of significance

As above, but text may be missing some details/analysis that would be helpful for class use 36

Student made a good-faith effort to provide extensive details and analysis; 32 there may be significant information that is missing or that is not clearly explained; maximum possible if text is not clearly organized for comprehension/clarity

As above, but the text may not meet length requirements and/or is missing even more 28 significant information

Text needs more detailed development; missing significant content 24

Text is incomplete (first-draft quality only) 20

Not submitted 0

Artifacts Paper (30%) Student did a superior job of selecting and describing three artifacts related to the topic, 30 including one text-based primary source, one visual primary source, and a third artifact that is either text-based or visual, primary or secondary; captions provide clear and comprehensive background on each artifact

As above, but could use more details in the captions 27

Student made a good-faith effort to present and describe three related artifacts; some critical 24 information may be missing; one or two artifacts may not meet all requirements

As above, but artifacts need more description/context or may not be directly relevant 21

Maximum possible if only two or fewer artifacts are presented 18

Incomplete effort 15

Not submitted 0 Works Cited/Use of Citations (10%)

Description % Earned

Works cited page contains five properly cited sources; properly formatted (MLA ); 10 Summary paper includes proper use of at least three citations

As above, but may be improperly cited and/or formatted; may be missing 8 up to one source

Maximum possible if there are fewer than four sources; may be improperly 6 formatted/cited; maximum possible if no citations; working draft quality only

Not submitted 0

Verbal Presentation (20%)

Description % Earned

Presentation provides a well-developed summary overview of the topic; 20 presentation develops for at least three full minutes; well-organized; fully describes at least three major points related to the topic; analyzes overall significance of the topic; presenter speaks clearly and effectively (does not simply read the paper); addresses follow-up questions from the teacher

As above, but speaker may struggle to effectively address follow-up questions 18

Presentation constitutes a good-faith effort to provide an overview of the topic; 16 presentation may need further development and/or organization; significance of the topic may not be clearly explained; maximum possible if presentation does not fully develop for at least three minutes total or student simply reads the paper; may be unable to effectively address follow-on questions

As above, but presentation lacks substantive supporting details/examples 14 that provide clear evidence of research/analysis

Presentation provides only minimal information; fails to develop for at least two 10 full minutes

Presenter fails to give the presentation due to lack of preparation or unable to complete prior to 0 the last class day of the quarter (Friday, January 17)

Total Grade: ______%

Comments: Academic U.S. & Virginia History Name: ______Mr. Briscoe/Mr. Null Second Quarter

CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT: EVALUATION SHEET

The last stage of the second quarter exhibit is to view the work that you and your colleagues have done in examining major issues related to the war. By the end of the block today, please select at least two exhibits from the four categories listed below and take brief notes (4-5 bulleted points) that summarize basic background and the significance of each topic. Please work independently.

The second step is to briefly look over all of the exhibits and choose the best exhibit in each of the four categories. Consider content, choice and description of artifacts, and quality of visual presentation in making your choices. There will be two students selected for honors in each category.

Please work quietly and considerately to complete this assignment by the end of the block. You may take breaks for refreshments but please keep drinks and food in the designated area of the library. Thanks again to those who brought in refreshments to share with us today and thank you for all of your hard work in making this exhibit possible and useful to all involved.

Slavery & Abolitionists (write in title and students name in each case)

Slavery & Abolitionists

Union & Confederate Leaders

Union & Confederate Leaders Major Battles & Campaigns

Major Battles & Campaigns

Soldiers, Weapons, & Civilian Life

Soldiers, Weapons, & Civilian Life

Please select the top two presentations in each of the following categories (they do not have to be selected from what you have taken notes on above).

Category Title Student Name

Slavery & Abolitionists 1. 2.

Union & Confederate Leaders 1. 2.

Major Battles & Campaigns 1. 2.

Soldiers, Weapons, & Civilian Life 1. 2.