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4. UMI Proquest

 

Assignment

Power Of One Project

Q4 2023

 

Step 1

  1. See your person from this list. 

  2. Do some preliminary research-- that means Google them and find basic information. 

    1. Don’t like your person? Switch with another & let teachers know. Add a person? Mr. Calixte & Ms. Odisho need to approve them.

Step 2

  1. Find 3+ sources using the databases from this libguide

In addition to basic biographical information, your sources should describe

  1. their struggles    

  2. their accomplishments  

  3. their legacy (what they’re remembered for) 

  1. Read/watch those sources. 

  2. Complete the source analysis document on English classroom to outline your annotated bib. 

Please proofread before submitting into this assignment sheet on English classroom

Step 3

  1. Watch 3 examples of great speeches and complete the chart on English classroom.   

  2. Begin outlining your acceptance speech located in your English classroom. 

Pretend that you are this real person and you are being inaugurated into the very prestigious association called the Power of One Club.  Write at least a 2-page paper (speech) in which you accept the offer. In your speech, explain why you deserve this recognition and explain how you have exhibited the “power of one.”  This paper must be in MLA format (see slides). 

What do I include in the "Power of One" speech?

  • The time period and area the person lived and worked in
  • The person's upbringing
  • The significant achievements that makes that person notable
  • How that person overcame obstacles

  • How they influenced others to think differently or how they performed a heroic act.

  • The reason the person is valued—how would society be different without this person

  • How the person continues to influence others.  (What’s his/her legacy?) 

Step 4

You will create a WeVideo video introduction (100 points) that functions as a teaching tool for your presentation. You will perform the actual speech after your video introduction. (Sign in with google) 

  1. WeVideo tutorial 

  2. Adding music to your video   Youtube

  3. Example video

What do I include in the "Power of one" WeVideo?

  • Inspirational (preferably instrumental) song for your background music

  • At least 15 images (including short video clips)

  • Succinct explanations of person’s highlights

  • List of sources at the end