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    The Secretary General of the United Nations has hired historians, including the student, to research historical figures and recommend one to honor with a new monument outside UN headquarters. The student must write an essay comparing and contrasting two figures based on two qualities, citing evidence and including a works cited page. The essay and separate works cited page should be submitted together as a Google Doc. In addition, the student must construct a physical monument no larger than 12" x 6" x 8" reflecting the reasons for honoring the chosen figure, and include an explanatory plaque. This will fulfill assignments in both history and English for 50 points total.

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    The Secretary General of the United Nations has hired historians, including the student, to research historical figures and recommend one to honor with a new monument outside UN headquarters. The student must write an essay comparing and contrasting two figures based on two qualities, citing evidence and including a works cited page. The essay and separate works cited page should be submitted together as a Google Doc. In addition, the student must construct a physical monument no larger than 12" x 6" x 8" reflecting the reasons for honoring the chosen figure, and include an explanatory plaque. This will fulfill assignments in both history and English for 50 points total.

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    The Secretary General of the United Nations has hired historians, including the student, to research historical figures and recommend one to honor with a new monument outside UN headquarters. The student must write an essay comparing and contrasting two figures based on two qualities, citing evidence and including a works cited page. The essay and separate works cited page should be submitted together as a Google Doc. In addition, the student must construct a physical monument no larger than 12" x 6" x 8" reflecting the reasons for honoring the chosen figure, and include an explanatory plaque. This will fulfill assignments in both history and English for 50 points total.

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    Monument - Atp - Gate

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    The Secretary General of the United Nations has hired historians, including the student, to research historical figures and recommend one to honor with a new monument outside UN headquarters. The student must write an essay comparing and contrasting two figures based on two qualities, citing evidence and including a works cited page. The essay and separate works cited page should be submitted together as a Google Doc. In addition, the student must construct a physical monument no larger than 12" x 6" x 8" reflecting the reasons for honoring the chosen figure, and include an explanatory plaque. This will fulfill assignments in both history and English for 50 points total.

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    A Monumental Decision

    The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has hired you to help him with a problem.
    The United Nations wants to honor an important person from history with a monument to be built
    somewhere outside the United Nations building in New York. But countries cannot agree who is most
    deserving of the monument. The Secretary General has hired a number of up-and-coming historians
    (including yourself) to research various historical figures and make recommendations. In fact, the
    Secretary General is also aware of your creative talents and wants you to also create a fitting
    monument.
    I. The Recommendation
    Your recommendation will take the form of a well-researched essay in which you compare and
    contrast the merits of two historical figures (they'll be assigned to you) and form a judgment. In fact,
    your judgment (arrived at after exhaustive research efforts) is essentially your thesis. However, you
    must specify two distinct qualities that serve as the basis for your comparison. For example, you
    might focus on the quality of perseverance and the degree to which each person demonstrated that
    quality. Because the Secretary General and his top advisors will be reviewing your findings, you must
    include in-text citations for the information you use (whether quoted or paraphrased) as well as a
    "Works Cited" page. (Please, no Wikipedia!)
    Essay must be shared with me via Google Docs; Works Cited page should be a separate page at the
    end but part of the overall document. Do not submit two different documents.
    50 points in both English and History! This is a big, big assignment!
    Qualities
    +5

    Interesting, catchy lead.


    Introduction includes a clear, well-worded thesis statement.
    Essay is very clearly and logically organized, and includes strong topic sentences.
    Key ideas are clearly supported with ample factual evidence and insightful analysis or interpretation.
    In-text citations are properly used and demonstrate thorough research.
    Variety in sentence structure and sentence length.
    Mechanics and grammar are free of errors.

    +4

    Solid introduction tht ends with a clear thesis statement.


    Essay is logically organized and is mostly clear; most paragraphs have good topic sentences.
    Key ideas are clearly supported with factual evidence.
    In-text citations are used and show good research.
    Some variety in sentence structure or length.
    Mechanics and grammar are mostly free of errors.

    +3

    Adequate/simple introduction with a thesis statement.


    Essay organization isnt as clear as it could be; some paragraphs have topic sentences.
    Ideas are supported with some factual evidence.
    In-text citations arent always used where needed and/or show basic research.
    Little variety in sentence structure or length.
    Mechanics and grammar show multiple errors.

    +2

    Introduction is very short and doesnt adequately orient reader; thesis statement may not be clear.
    Essay lacks organization and topic sentences; ideas arent supported by much factual evidence.
    Few or no in-text citations are used; little evidence of research.
    Awkward sentence structure; frequent and/or confusing mechanical and grammatical errors.

    II. The Monument


    After completing your essay, you will actually create a physical monument that should be no bigger
    than 12" (l) x 6" (w) x 8" (h). Suggestions include dioramas or models of some sort. If you have a
    particularly creative alternative in mind, please check with me before beginning.
    The monument should include elements/details related to the reasons for honoring your chosen
    historical figure.
    This grade will be in history.
    Requirements

    Points

    Monument design/elements/details clearly and thoughfully reflect the


    achievements of the honored figure.

    10

    Typed plaque attached and visible that includes the name of the proposed
    monument as well as bulleted explanations of the various elements of the
    monument design.

    10

    Neatness, creativity, and attention to detail.

    10

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