EXTENSION ASSIGNMENT

 

I. ASSIGNMENT

A.     The purpose of this assignment is for you to gain personal insights into a specific aspect of the Enlightenment and French Revolution.

B.     To fulfill this objective you will need to ask, research, and answer an “I wonder” question about a specific topic from this unit.  Your question must extend beyond the basic information that everybody has learned.

C.     Once you have your question, research the answer from a single source that provides information beyond the material in your textbook.

D.     Write a word-processed report which provides:

1.      your question and why you ask it.

2.      the answer to your question.

3.      how the answer broadens and/or deepens your understanding.

4.      a brief evaluation of the credibility, accuracy, and thoughtfulness of the source. 

5.      a citation for your source in proper MLA form.

E.  Based on your information, prepare and deliver a short presentation.

                                                                                                                                         

II. EVALUATION

A.     This assignment will be worth _____ points.

B.     Assessment will be based on the rubric on my website.