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Your final project will be using a combination of skills learned throughout the course. Very similar to the papal conclave we watched earlier this year, you and your group are going to be reporting on the “Supreme Leader” elections being held this year.

The “Supreme Leader” is a new position that needs to be filled. This person will oversee all major political, economic, and social decisions made throughout the world. This individual can be from any time period, country, role, position in life (this is pretend so living or dead). The right person for the job would have skills that would make them an excellent leader according to Machiavelli.

You and your group will be creating a news report covering this election. You should be creative and thoughtful while maintaining historic integrity.


 * 1) Each group will be assigned by me-5 to 6 students per group
 * 2) Each group is to pick **5** historical figures who are in the running for the new position
 * 3) A short bio needs to be written and recorded for each candidate
 * 4) A short interview needs to be written and recorded for each candidate
 * 5) All parts are put together into a 10 minute (max) news segment
 * 6) The news segment will include graphics, text, sound, and credits (to be shown at the end of the segment)


 * 1) Reporter
 * 2) Historic figure
 * 3) News anchor
 * 4) Script writer
 * 5) Bio writer
 * 6) Editor
 * Everyone needs to be each role at least once, except for the editor who will only be the news anchor (this person will have a lot of work to do at home or during class apart from the group and needs to have knowledge of editing and QuickTime)


 * 1) **Five** five paragraph bios (one for each historic figure)
 * 2) **Five** 20 entry interview scripts (10 exchanges)
 * 3) **One** listing of the work done by each member of the group




 * 1) Several class blocks will be given for you to work on your project (schedule below)
 * 2) Be sure to use time effectively and communicate about sharing work
 * 3) Use Google drive to share documents and utilize resources
 * 4) iPads and laptops are available during class
 * 5) Video cameras are available and can be taken home
 * 6) You will show the class your news segment on Tuesday 5/28 during class, everyone is expected to be present
 * 7) Mrs. Siwinski is available for help during all of our class blocks and will show editors what they need to do

|| **Date:**
 * **Section to Discuss Today:** || **In Class Activities:** || **Assignment for Next Class:** ||
 * 5/17 || IPAD CART AND LAPTOP CART || -Work on project || -Project due 5/28 ||
 * 5/21 || LAPTOP CART || -Work on project ||  ||
 * 5/23 || PROJECT || -Work on project ||  ||
 * 5/28 || Presentations || -Sharing of work ||  ||



-accuracy -creativity -use of technology -sharing of responsibilities -poise, clarity, attractiveness of video and reporters
 * Following all directions** (10 points)
 * Attendance**- AP tests, crew, and Robotics are exceptions (20 points)
 * Biographies** (50)
 * Interview Scripts** (50)
 * News Video** (70)
 * 200 points total**


 * I reserve the right to add to, change, or modify the above directions with proper notice given through Blackboard announcements.**


 * Please be sure that you have read through all of the above directions carefully. Questions will be answered on 5/17.**

This project designed and implemented by Madeline Harkins, Chair of the Social Studies Department, for Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Wikispace design and technical assistance furnished by Carol Siwinski, Curricular Technology Coordinator. May, 2013