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Our America Project The Composition Component

Task :

Write a well-organized, thoughtful essay on the CAUSE(S) or SOLUTION(S) to a problem / issue / dilemma affecting our 

community:

Requirements

- TWO page minimum. Double spaced. Typed. 1 inch margins.

- You must consult and cite a minimum of THREE credible sources. (Nohomemade or questionable web sites.) Sources should be articles from published

 journals,  magazines, or  credible websites.

- You will use MLA Format: double spaced, 12 point font, heading (last name) with page number in right hand corner, correctly formatted works cited page,

parenthetical documentation used throughout (last name with page number) toindicate when you are borrowing another writer's words or ideas.

- Paper will contain an introduction with thesis, body, and conclusion.

- You will complete the following as part of the writing process, (check calendar for due dates):

- Brainstorming

- Note Cards (for at least THREE of your sources)

- A semi-formal outline with thesis

- Rough Draft

- Peer / Self Review

- Final Draft

The Presentation Component

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Task :

Create a visual (or auditory) presentation which portrays ONE example of a person or 

situation affected by the community problem / issue / dilemma you have chosen for this

 project.

Requirements:

- Your presentation needs to be 3 – 5 minutes in length

- Final product will be shown (or presented) in class.

Ideas for a visual presentation:

- A digital story using Photostory, Movie Maker, IMovie, Slideshare, Voicethread,Powerpoint, or similar software / program.

- A video-taped or audio-taped interview or edited short feature (using IMovie or Moviemaker)

- A podcast using Yodio or your own recording equipment

- Create a wiki or a Googlesite

- A narrated slideshow using Flickr or Picasa

- ? (your choice)

Write down questions you have right now regarding either the composition or presentationcomponent:

Brainstorm a list of TEN  problems / issues / dilemmas affecting our community. Here are

some ideas to help your thinking:

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What issue / problem would you like to fix or improve regarding your home / neighborhood /Bloomington, Normal / BHS / District 87 / McLean County / Central Illinois / The State of Illinois?

If you read a local newspaper – what sorts of stories are often on the front page regardingBloomington / Normal? Which of these stories is having a negative impact on our community?

Think about the people in your life. What issues, problems affect them?

Think about populations of people you don’t have much contact with. What problems / issues affectthem?

Think about future generations who will be living in this community. What issues / problems, if nothandled, will negatively affect them?

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