This collection of speeches includes four different speech activities. Three of the speeches are persuasive speeches and a fourth speech is a "How to" speech.
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In this assignment, students will present potential historical outcomes and assertions to their classmates.
This assignment works really well as a year-end activity and it also fosters a great deal of discussion.
In addition to the guidelines a rubric is also provided.
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In this assignment, students will have an opportunity to create their own belief system. The purpose of this exercise is to give students an opportunity to think about the different aspects that make up the various belief systems of the world.
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In this assignment, you will display a deeper understanding of a particular period in history by analyzing a film made about that period and identifying what aspects of the film were accurate and which portions of the film were elements of fiction.
This assignment includes guidelines for the presentation as well as a list of potential films and a grading rubric.
This activity provides students with an opportunity to display a content understanding of Ming China and the Mongols.
The concept is easily adapted to any time period or region.
Historical similes offer students an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of content.
This version of the activity focuses on the political and military transformations that occurred in Europe after the Renaissance.
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In this activity, students compare the American, French and Haitian Revolutions. This assignment can easily be modified to compare poltiical movements from any time period.
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This assignment provides students with an opportunity to review and compare the achievements of US presidents. A rubric and wrap-up activity are included.
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This debate format offers students the opportunity to discuss historical content. This version of Debate Club focuses on European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.