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The American Civil War 1861 - 1865
Power Point Performance Task
Task: You will be given six days of in class computer lab time to create a Power Point Presentation over an
assigned topic from the Civil War. All projects must be printed out and/or put on the class flash drive
Performance task due: December 15, 2016
4:00pm
Standard: SS8H6: The student will analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia
Element: SS8H6.b: State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam,
Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia’s coast,
Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Andersonville.
Topics:
 #1:
Confederate Leadership and Capitals - Include Confederate President Jefferson Davis,
Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, General Robert E. Lee and Thomas J.
“Stonewall” Jackson. Who were these men and what role did they play in the Civil War? Why
were they placed in these positions of leadership? Did they possess characteristics common to
most great leaders/commanders – explain. Where were the Confederate capitals? Why did the
capital move?
 #2:
A Matter of Resources: Identify the resources available for the North and the South
and how these resources affected readiness for war. If the North had so many more resources
available than the South, explain why the war raged for four years. (pp. 260-261)
 #3:
Major Battles: Antietam and Gettysburg - Include when and where these battles
were fought, casualty figures, who won, why Antietam is referred to as the “Bloodiest Day” of the
Civil War, how did Gettysburg change the course of the war – considered the “turning point” of
the war, and any other relevant and interesting information. (pp. 266–267)
 #4:
Emancipation Proclamation - Include who issued it and when and why it was created.
Also include the South’s reaction to this document. How did it affect the 4 million slaves living
in the U.S. – did their lives change as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation – why or why
not? (pp. 267-268)
 #5:
Key Battles in Georgia: Chickamauga and the Battle of Atlanta – Include when,
where, how long they lasted, casualty figures, who won and the impact they had upon the war.
Also include any other relevant and interesting facts about these battles. (pp. 270-271, pp. 269272, pp. 272-273)
 #6:
Wartime Strategies: Include in your presentation the Union blockage of the Southern
coast, including its impact upon the Confederacy, “blockade runners,” (pp. – 260 – 262), the
Anaconda Plan, ironclads, and the twofold strategy developed by Union Generals Ulysses S.
Grant (nicknamed “Unconditional Surrender”) and William T. Sherman (pg. 263). Also include
the South’s Political Strategy – King Cotton Diplomacy. (pg. 263)
 #7:
Sherman’s Destructive March to the Sea - Include Sherman’s path, how long it took,
his wartime strategy, particularly his “scorched earth” policies regarding military and civilian
targets, why Atlanta was destroyed, but Savannah spared, and what he presented to Lincoln as
a Christmas present. (pp. 273-274)
 #8:
Confederate Prison: Andersonville (Henry Wirz) -Include its location, layout,
conditions, number of Union soldiers held at this prison, treatment of the prisoners-of-war
(POWs) and the role of Henry Wirz. (pp. 275-276).
Presentation Expectations – Check off as you complete.
_____ Title slide should include the title of the project, relevant graphic,
a compelling/engaging question and your name(s).
Even after the South seceded
from the Union, President
Lincoln would not allow any
stars to be removed.
_____ Ending slide should have a well-written Costa’s Level 2 or 3
Question. This question should engage higher level thinking
about your topic. The class will be responsible for writing this questions and responding
based on what they learned from your presentation, and what they find on their own.
_____ Include 8 – 15 slides.
_____ Font size should be easy-to-read and in the range of 28 to 48.
_____ Slide background should enhance overall presentation.
Tips:
 Type all of the information BEFORE you add pictures, transitions, etc
 Use primary sources, i.e., original documents, photographs, maps, diagrams, graphs, etc. as
necessary to reinforce your topic.
 Do not use sound without prior approval.
 Use reliable sources: On-line resources, textbook, non-fiction books.
 Pay attention to spelling and grammar.
 This Performance Task will count as a test/project grade.
 Present to the class – no reading directly from the Power Point. Also practice who will
present what part prior to getting in front of your class.
Pacing Guide:
Day 1: Work with your partner taking Cornell Notes researching information you would like to
incorporate in your presentation. Complete all notes for homework.
Day 2 – 5: Work in the computer lab to create your Power Point presentation.
Day 5 : Presentation completed and you are getting feedback from your teacher.
Day 6 : Work in the class to put final touches on your presentation create your Power Point
presentation.
The American Civil War 1861 - 1865
Power Point Performance Task Grading Rubric
Introduction
Content
Ending
Text
Elements
10 points
8 points
5 point
The introduction presents
the overall topic and draws
the audience into the
presentation with a
compelling question.
The introduction is clear and
coherent and relates to the
topic.
The introduction shows some
structure, but does not create a
strong sense of what is to
follow.
40 points
Question present, but not
thought-provoking.
35 points
Information is factually
accurate and presented with
a logical flow of ideas.
Some information unclear or
not adequately explained or
described.
Presentation
Information is incomplete or
inaccurate.
Sequencing of ideas is
unclear.
The text is written with no
mechanical errors.
Sequence not as organized as
it might have been.
10 points
Few mechanical errors.
8 points
Mechanical errors detract
from overall quality.
5 point
Includes appropriate level
Costa’s Question.
Question present, but not
written at the expected level.
No question evident or no
concluding slide.
10 points
8 points
5 point
Fonts are easy-to-read and
the appropriate size.
In a few places the font
selection and size may
interfere with the readability
of the slide.
Overall font selection and
background choice detracts
from readability of the slide.
8 points
5 point
Carefully selected graphics
and appropriate transitions
enhance the overall
presentation quality.
Some graphic and transition
choices enhance the overall
presentation quality.
Graphics and transitions are
used minimally and do not
enhance the understanding of
the content.
20 points
15 points
10 points
Well-prepared and
organized speaker(s)
presents directly to the
audience using a clear voice
Minor issues regarding
presentation skills – voice
level, eye contact. Reading
directly from the Power Point.
Poor voice level and/or eye
contact with audience.
Connection with the audience
not evident.
The slide display
(background) enhances the
readability of the text.
10 points
Graphics
No question evident.
30 points
Name(s): __________________________________________
Grade Earned: ___________
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