We will conclude this year of study with a final exhibition which allows you to show the skills and knowledge you

have attained.  This is the culmination of all your effort in American Studies and demands your best work.

Your exhibition will require you to develop expertise on a person, event, or trend in American history. Your

research and should be guided by the questions below.

Guiding Questions

Ø       What influenced or shaped your topic/person?

Ø       What was the impact of your topic/person when it occurred (when she/he lived) and what continues to

be its/her/his legacy today?

Ø       How did your topic/person reflect the American Dream?

The research you do will help you to complete the components of the exhibition:

1.  Essay (discussed in small groups)

·         Based on your thesis; addresses all guiding questions carefully

·         4-6 typed, double-spaced pages, 12-point font, Times New Roman

·         Parenthetical MLA-style citations in text; MLA-style Works Cited page

·         Timeline: Use a scale & include important events relating to your subject. Color and illustrations are optional.

2.  Presentation

·         Tell an anecdote (or two) that will grab the attention of your audience (60-90 seconds).

·         Present & explain your memorial (30-60 seconds).

·         State your thesis and explain 1-2 supporting points (30-60 seconds).

·         Act out a 2-3 minute role-play presentation with another member of this class related to both students’ topics.

3.  Memorial (Click here for details)

        You will create a memorial honoring one aspect of your person/event/trend

Optional: Oral Defense of Thesis (for additional points)

5-minute explanation and oral response to questions (with a teacher before or after school)