Extra Credit Policy and Options
Each student may earn extra credit points that make up no more than 2% of the total points per quarter. These points will be added to the quarter grade at the end of the quarter. Extra credit can be earned in the following ways:
Option 1
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Option 2
Political Cartoon Analysis (5 points possible)
Directions:
1. Find a cartoon on your own, or link here to find a whole bunch of political cartoons.
http://www.cagle.com/
2. Find a cartoon on a topic that you believe relates in some way to our current topic of study in class. (Example: During the first quarter, we're studying the Constitution. Find a topic that relates to some sort of constitutional issue. If we're studying the Great Depression, find topics that are Depression related, etc.)
YES, THIS WILL TAKE SOME THINKING. THAT'S THE POINT!
3. Analyze the cartoon.
4. In writing:
a. Identify the cartoon by author, date of publication and name of publication
b. Explain the point of view of the cartoon. (What message is the author attempting to convey)
c. Provide a detailed explanation of how the issue in the cartoon relates to our current area of study.
Note: You may not find a cartoon that is directly related to a topic of study. (i.e. there are probably no cartoons on the great depression. But you may find a cartoon related to economic issues such as: Governments role in the economic system, poverty, social security, etc. You will need to be creative in your thinking. What is important is linking with the concepts we are currently studying, not the exact same topic.)
HAPPY CARTOONING!
Option 3
Current Events Analysis (5 points possible)
1. Find a current event that interests you and read it.
2. Write up the full MLA information at the top of the page.
3. Then offer a one paragraph summary of the current event. Make sure and address the big W's: who, what, where, when, why.
4. Then, in two paragraphs, analyze the significance of this current event in light of what you now know about US and world history. Why is it important, and what does it REALLY mean?
5. Finally, write up several questions that this current event brings up for you. Please staple your analysis to the front of the current event. Point Value: 5 points of extra credit
Option 4
US History Goes to the Movies (7 points possible)
You may rent and watch a film at home for extra credit. Please be aware that I have not seen all of these films, but have collected ideas from other educators. Some are rated R, so please discuss your choice with your family, as is appropriate.
The Assignment: Watch the film, then write up a one page analysis of how this particular film ties into the history we have been studying in class. Be as specific as possible, and make as many logical connections as you can. Also, what do you think of the film, and why?
WORLD HISTORY EXTRA CREDIT MOVIE LIST
Many of the following are rated R. You MUST get a parent signature to view those that are rated R. If a movie you would like to watch is not on this list, check with me to see if it will be eligible for extra credit.
RENAISSANCE, REFORMATION, EXPLORATION
Luther
Elizabeth (1998)
Amistad
The Mission (1986)
ENLIGHTENMENT
Jefferson in Paris
FRENCH REVOLUTION
Les Miserables (1998)
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
A Tale of Two Cities
Hard Times (1994)
IMPERIALISM
The Painted Veil
WORLD WAR I
Paths of Glory
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
Dr. Zhivago (1965)
Fiddler on the Roof
NATIONALISM
WORLD WAR II
The Pianist
Downfall (2005)
COLD WAR
Taegukgi (Korean—foreign language)
CURRENT ISSUES
Good-bye Lenin! (German—foreign language)
The Power of One
Blood Diamond (2006)
Sometimes in April (HBO)
The Constant Gardener