Social Studies 9 Name: __________________ Historical Fiction as History? There is a plethora of historical fiction and historical films being produced each year. But why? Are they a reliable source of information? Should we, as lifelong learners use these sources to interpret the world around us, or do we need to reference additional sources to provide a well-rounded understanding of history? Directions: Your task is to answer the question, to what extent can historical fiction be used to understand a historical event? Your response must include specific examples focusing on the Challenges of Colonialism, and will be presented in an infographic. Reliable Mostly Reliable Mostly Unreliable Unreliable Must Do’s: q Behind the Scenes: o Record examples using a minimum of 3 credible sources on how reliable historical fiction/films can be in understanding the Challenges of Colonialism? § Use both primary and secondary sources in your response o Take at least one original photograph and find additional images/graphics to include in your Infographic q Front and Centre: o Produce an Infographic to simplify and synthesize the details of your topic – how reliable is historical fiction in understanding historical events? o Be sure to include: § Original photograph(s) § Additional images/graphs/graphics § Three source examples that support your overall claim (at least one primary source) q Up Close: o Work collaboratively with your partner on this project o Communicate effectively with one another regarding progress, to-do- lists, and the final vision for your Infographic
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Social Studies 9 Name: __________________
Historical Fiction as History?
There is a plethora of historical fiction and historical films being produced each year. But why? Are they a reliable source of information? Should we, as lifelong learners use these sources to interpret the world around us, or do we need to reference additional sources to provide a well-rounded understanding of history? Directions: Your task is to answer the question, to what extent can historical fiction be used to understand a historical event? Your response must include specific examples focusing on the Challenges of Colonialism, and will be presented in an infographic.
Reliable Mostly Reliable Mostly Unreliable Unreliable Must Do’s:
q Behind the Scenes: o Record examples using a minimum of 3 credible sources on how
reliable historical fiction/films can be in understanding the Challenges of Colonialism?
§ Use both primary and secondary sources in your response o Take at least one original photograph and find additional
images/graphics to include in your Infographic q Front and Centre:
o Produce an Infographic to simplify and synthesize the details of your topic – how reliable is historical fiction in understanding historical events?
o Be sure to include: § Original photograph(s) § Additional images/graphs/graphics § Three source examples that support your overall claim (at least
one primary source) q Up Close:
o Work collaboratively with your partner on this project o Communicate effectively with one another regarding progress, to-do-
lists, and the final vision for your Infographic
Ace Your Assessment!
Exceeding Expectations
Fully Meeting Expectations
Minimally Meeting Expectations
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Sources
Investigation #1:
q Utilizes historical fiction for
secondary source (ex. a novel)
q Uses a minimum of 3 credible sources (both primary and secondary)
q Bibliography is in MLA format. 1-5 errors in formatting are evident.
q Produces an original photograph, in addition to locating images/graphics
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Reliability
Interpretation #1:
q Infographic utilizes at least three examples to support claim for the extent to which historical fiction and films are either reliable or unreliable
Response
Identification #1:
q Information presented in the infographic summarizes and synthesizes the content necessary to show an understanding of the extent to which historical fiction and films are reliable sources of history
q Communicates infographic in a logical manner with few errors in spelling, grammar or other mechanics
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lose
Collaboration and Cooperation
Inspiration:
q Group members equally
contribute to the Historical Fiction as History? infographic (shown in the reflection)
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