During the Night of the Notables Project each student will be responsible for selecting an “eminent” person from a designated portion of history. They may choose notable, positive figures from the sciences, arts, politics, sports, entertainment, etc during the assigned time period.
This project will include in-depth research and will involve accumulating material from a variety of sources including our school library and the Multnomah County or Clackamas County Library. We will also be writing letters of inquiry to various sources, which may help in providing information and/or materials for the report and learning center. Finally, 7th and 8th grade students will be working with oral interviewing techniques and will subsequently arrange an interview with someone that can shed some light about the person of eminence, the particular time period or specific ramifications about that person’s contribution.
Our research will culminate with a special night to which all the families are invited! Our Night of the Notables will require all students to dress as their eminent person. Guests are invited to ask our personages yes or no questions in an effort to determine their identity. We will then proceed to the “Museum” for viewing of the learning centers representing our notable people. The students will be guided throughout this process and information will continue to come home. Support and encouragement are important, as this is a hefty project.
This one project helps your student to work towards mastery on all of the following objectives:
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. Adams
Ms. Venture
Mr. Vieira
NIGHT OF THE NOTABLES CONTRACT
March 20th, 2017
I, ______________________________, agree to follow the guidelines established for the Night of the Notables project by taking responsibility for the following:
Student Signature Date
I, _______________________________, agree to provide the support necessary for my child’s participation in the Night of the Notables project to include:
Parent Signature Date
This project will include in-depth research and will involve accumulating material from a variety of sources including our school library and the Multnomah County or Clackamas County Library. We will also be writing letters of inquiry to various sources, which may help in providing information and/or materials for the report and learning center. Finally, 7th and 8th grade students will be working with oral interviewing techniques and will subsequently arrange an interview with someone that can shed some light about the person of eminence, the particular time period or specific ramifications about that person’s contribution.
Our research will culminate with a special night to which all the families are invited! Our Night of the Notables will require all students to dress as their eminent person. Guests are invited to ask our personages yes or no questions in an effort to determine their identity. We will then proceed to the “Museum” for viewing of the learning centers representing our notable people. The students will be guided throughout this process and information will continue to come home. Support and encouragement are important, as this is a hefty project.
This one project helps your student to work towards mastery on all of the following objectives:
- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
- Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.
- Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
- Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
- Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.
- Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. Adams
Ms. Venture
Mr. Vieira
NIGHT OF THE NOTABLES CONTRACT
March 20th, 2017
I, ______________________________, agree to follow the guidelines established for the Night of the Notables project by taking responsibility for the following:
- Selecting an eminent person that I am willing to "live with" for nearly two months.
- Attending and utilizing my time to its fullest in class.
- Making necessary contacts with museums, government agencies, private businesses, or with individuals through interviews, letters, or phone calls.
- Taking responsibility for the collection, organization, and storage of materials for Night of the Notables.
- Being prepared for Night of the Notables with a costume and the expertise necessary to participate in the Hall of Fame.
- Preparing a learning center and souvenirs for the Museum of Eminence on our Celebration Night.
- Completing written work to include a position paper/report and keeping track of all sources to complete my Works Cited page.
- Keeping a financial record of all expenses related to this project and by not going over my $15.00 limit.
- Behaving in a productive and responsible manner throughout this project.
Student Signature Date
I, _______________________________, agree to provide the support necessary for my child’s participation in the Night of the Notables project to include:
- Providing transportation to the public libraries for in-depth researching.
- Assisting in gathering supplies and materials for the Night of the Notables museum learning center display and (keeping within the $15 maximum budget.)
- Helping with any dangerous tools (saw, sewing machine, glue gun, etc.) in executing a project my student has planned and directed.
- Helping my student with working out the details of the interview.
- Supporting my student in learning more about time management by checking my student’s calendar on a regular basis.
- Checking with my child’s teacher if I feel it is necessary to help in additional ways. (We feel that it is important that this project remains the student’s and that adults are there to guide and assist only.)
- Encouraging my child and by attending the Night of the Notables celebration on April 27th.
Parent Signature Date
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