Evaluation

Here is a table showing how your projects will be evaluated. Each level builds upon the previous level and must include all the objectives of the previous level.

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

Verbal Report

 

Present basic facts, years, and dates. 3 to 5 minutes.
Present specific instances supporting facts. 5 to 7 minutes.
Present at least two illustrative stories of Carcassonne's importance. 7 to 9 minutes.
Correctly identify and relate one of the other listed or unlisted fortified cities to Carcassonne.

 

Web Page

 

 

Present basic facts, years, and dates. 1 to 3 pages.
Include historic links and one illustration. 4 to 5 pages.
Include a realted side story of Carcassonne or the region. 6 to 7 pages.
Include a link to another fortified city and explain how it relates to the information you present on Carcassonne. 8 or more pages.

 

Map and Diorama

 

 

Create a map based on the facts you know about Carcassonne with basic key and legend information. Include historic dates and items.
Expand on some of the historic events and include sub-maps illustrating them.
Create a diorama of the city or region.
Include appropriate archietectural labels and provide at least one "cut-a-way" view on paper of by a model.

 

Written report with verbal presentation

 

Include all the basic facts of the construction of the city and its evolution. 4 to 5 pages.
Include specific instances of the strategic importance of the city. 6 to 7 pages.
Present your information to the class verbally and include visuals. 3 minutes verbal presentation.
Include in your verbal presentation an analysis of Carcassonne as it relates to one of the other fortress cities.

 

In-character report of daily life
Brief biography of your character and typical day in Carcassonne in the middle ages. 4 pages written or 6 minutes verbal.
In depth biographical sketch of your character including family history and individual specific historical events. 6 to 8 pages written or 7 to 9 minutes verbal.
Present your report in costume and provide media or visual extras.
Include your character's (and your) reflections on how a fortress city might be better fortified using one of the other cities as an example.

 

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