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Entry #___________
Black History Month
Door Decorating Contest
This year’s theme,
“A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”
Over the past century, African American life, history, and culture have become major forces in the
United States and the world. In 1915, few could have imagined that African Americans in music,
art, and literature would become appreciated by the global community. Fewer still could have
predicted the prominence achieved by African Americans, as well as other people of African
descent, in shaping world politics, war, and diplomacy. Indeed, it was nearly universally believed
that Africans and people of African descent had played no role in the unfolding of history and
were a threat to American civilization itself. A century later, few can deny the centrality of African
Americans in the making of American history.
All Homeroom classes are encouraged to participate in this exciting activity! Use
people, places, events, activities, and other topics of interest to decorate your
door…Use your creativity!
The Door Decorating Contest Kick-Off is
Date and Time Contest Begins:
Date and Time Contest Ends:
Doors will be judged in three categories:
• Creativity
• Information/Facts
• Carrying out the Theme
The winning classroom will receive a __________________________during the month
of March!!!
Entry #___________
Black History Month - Door Decorating Contest
Theme: “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”
MATERIAL THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE DOOR WILL NOT BE JUDGED.
Teacher ___________________________________________________________ Class Period _________________
Location__________________________ Contact Person________________________________________________
Judging Criteria
I. Attention to Theme
To what extent does the door promote the theme of “Civil Rights in America”?
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3
2
The theme is readily evident. The theme is evident.
Addresses the theme but
limited details
Information is clearly &
Most information is clearly &
logically organized.
logically organized.
Some information is logically
sequenced.
1
There is only random
reference to the theme.
There is no clear plan for the
organization of information.
II. Quality of Construction
To what extent does the door show considerable attention to construction? Are the items are neatly placed? Are all items
carefully and securely attached to the backing?
4
3
2
1
The door is exceptionally
The door is attractive in
The door is acceptably
The door is distractingly
attractive in terms of
terms of neatness.
attractive though it may be a messy and/or the
neatness.
bit messy.
craftsmanship and skills are
Good construction and not
poor.
Well constructed and not
very messy.
The craftsmanship and skills
messy.
are average.
The craftsmanship and skills
The craftsmanship and skills
are good.
are excellent.
III. Creativity
To what extent do several of the graphics or objects used on the door reflect an exceptional degree of creativity in theme
and /or display?
4
3
2
1
Exceptional use of new ideas Good use of new ideas and
Average use of new ideas
Little use of new ideas and
and originality to create
originality to create theme.
and originality to create
originality to create theme.
theme.
theme.
IV. Design
To what extent are graphics appropriately sized and arranged well? Has care been taken to balance the objects across the
door?
4
3
2
0
Door is well completed and
Door is well completed, but
Door is somewhat complete. Door decorating was
space is utilized well.
space is not utilized to the
attempted or not complete.
full extent or some items
Missing most of the required
ALL required components
seem out of place.
components.
No components visible
are visible.
Some of the required
components are visible.
Entry #___________