Below you can see the key information of our major project for this term. I encourage you to engage with your son on this and have regular check ins to see how he is going.
Projects will need to be finished by week 9. The majority of work will be completed in class however there will be some homework tasks attached especially towards the end. It should be a rich and enjoyable adventure for the boys. I have also included a rubric so you can help your son to see if he is on track.
Swan River Colony History Assignment
As part of our research into the History of The Swan River Colony you
will research the life of a person from the Swan River Colony. You will create
a biography on your person and use your information to create an amazing
presentation on your chosen person.
Part 1: The Research
Hello historians, ok firstly you need to decide on who to research. Choose someone who is
interesting to you and also someone who you can find substantial information
about.
Once you have chosen you person you will
need to research the life of a Swan River Colony Identity of your choice.
Things to include:
Date of birth and death
Their childhood, education, and
important events in their life.
What impact did their life have on The
Swan River Colony?
Why they are famous? How did they help
or influence The Swan River Colony?
Why did you pick this person?
Do you consider them a role
model?-Explain.
Where have they left their mark in Perth
today? Any Street signs, suburbs, buildings or schools named after them?
Part 2 Your Presentation
Now that you have created your
interesting and informative Biography here’s you chance to bring it all to
life.
You are to create a presentation on your
identity in which you will bring to life this person's existence.
How you present is up to you and your
creativity and problem solving skills will be put to the test.
There
are some things in which your presentation must include
Your biography writing on a poster and
neatly presented
A large photo of your identity plus
other pictures and drawings.
You must dress up as your identity
Create one object or artefact that is
connected to your identity.
Swan River
Colony Biography Writing Rubric
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Criteria
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 1
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The biography
identifies why this person is important.
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The writing
shows clear and thorough insight into the person’s character (motivations,
opinions, personality traits, achievements and obstacles) and supports the
writer’s choice of outstanding leader.
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Information
about the person’s character is evident which clearly support the writer’s
choice of outstanding leader.
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Information
about the person’s character is provided which loosely connect to the
writer’s choice of outstanding leader.
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Limited
information about the person’s character is provided which may not clearly
connect, or only superficially connects, to the writer’s choice of outstanding
leader.
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The biography
follows relevant and accurate events in chronological order.
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Strong
and insightful descriptions of accurate and relevant key facts, events and
examples are given in logical order, which reveal the subject’s character.
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Accurate and
relevant key facts, events and/or examples are given in logical order, which reveal
the subject’s character.
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Key facts,
events and/or examples are simplistic and loosely connected the subject’s
character. A logical order is somewhat
maintained.
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Facts, events
and/or examples are limited and may not connect to the subject’s
character. Events are difficult to
follow as a logical order has not been maintained.
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The tone of
the text is engaging and descriptive.
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The tone of
the text is thoughtful and clearly supports the writer’s purpose. The writer
effectively maintains an engaging voice and provides a vivid portrait into
the subject.
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The tone of
the text supports the writer’s purpose.
Primarily an engaging voice is used that provides an overall positive image
of the subject.
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The tone of
the text is recognizable but lacks the depth that is necessary to support the
writer’s purpose.
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The tone of
the text is lacking and may not support the writer’s purpose.
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Writing
Conventions
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Spelling is
generally correct, even on more difficult words and punctuation is
accurate. A thorough understanding and
consistent application of capitalization skills are present. Grammar is correct and contributes to
clarity and style. The biography is
very close to being ready to publish.
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Spelling is
usually correct, but more difficult words are problematic. End punctuation is usually correct;
internal punctuation is sometimes missing/wrong. Most words are capitalized correctly. Problems with grammar are not serious
enough to confuse meaning. Moderate
editing is required by the teacher to polish the text for publication.
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Spelling
errors are somewhat apparent.
Punctuation is sometimes missing or incorrect. Capitalization errors are somewhat
apparent. Several errors in grammar are
evident but do not usually affect meaning.
Some editing is required by the teacher to polish the text for
publication.
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Spelling
errors are frequent, even on high frequency words. Punctuation is often missing or
incorrect. Capitalization is
random. Errors in grammar are very
noticeable, frequent, and affect meaning.
Extensive editing is required by the teacher to polish the text for
publication.
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