Civil+War+Battles+Assignment+(U.S.+History+8)

Congratulations! The Slater Nation Travel Agency has selected you to design a new and informative brochure for their Civil War history-minded clients. They are counting on you to create a brochure that will entice tourists who like historical themes to plan a vacation around a Civil War battlefield!
 * Civil War Travel Brochure Assignment **


 * Assignment Requirements **
 * 1) Front Cover of the Brochure (15 points)
 * Names the battlefield
 * Includes a slogan (Example: Remember the Alamo!)
 * Includes a map (hand drawn or from the Internet)


 * 1) Middle Section of the Brochure (30 points)
 * Date(s) of the battle
 * Location of the battle
 * Union AND Confederate leaders
 * Number of troops on the Union AND Confederate sides
 * Winner
 * Number of casualties on the Union AND Confederate sides
 * Brief summary of the battle (be informative)
 * Brief explanation of why someone should visit the battlefield (be persuasive)


 * 1) Back Page of the Brochure (15 points)
 * Includes a bibliography (list of websites, books, journals, etc. that you used)
 * Title this section – “Recommended Reading Before Your Visit”


 * 1) Miscellaneous Information (10 points)
 * Includes drawings or graphics (hand drawn or from the Internet)
 * Uses at least 2 sources
 * Uses your own words
 * Historically accurate
 * Creativity


 * 1) Participation Requirements (10 points)
 * Uses class time wisely
 * Worked independently without disturbing others

** Civil War Travel Brochure Assignment Rubric ** Front Cover of the Brochure (15 points) Middle Section of the Brochure (30 points) Back Page of the Brochure (15 points) Miscellaneous Information (10 points) Participation Requirements (10 points) Total Score __/80
 * Names the battlefield __/5__
 * Includes a slogan (Example: Remember the Alamo!) /5
 * Includes a map (hand drawn or from the Internet) __/5__
 * Date(s) of the battle /2
 * Location of the battle __/2__
 * Union AND Confederate leaders /2
 * Number of troops on the Union AND Confederate sides __/2__
 * Winner /2
 * Number of casualties on the Union AND Confederate sides __/2__
 * Brief summary of the battle /10
 * Brief explanation of why someone should visit the battlefield __/8__
 * Includes a bibliography (2 sources) /10
 * Title this section – “Recommended Reading Before Your Visit” __/5__
 * Includes drawings or graphics /2
 * Spelling, grammar, and mechanics __/2__
 * Uses your own words /2
 * Historically accurate __/2__
 * Creativity /2
 * Uses class time wisely __/5__
 * Worked independently without disturbing others /5

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Battle __****__ Summaries, Pictures, and Maps __**


 * __ To be used to complete U.S. History 8 Travel Brochure Assignment and Pre-AP U.S. History 8 Wiki Assignment __**

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