Name:____________________
Second Quarter Project: Focus Interview
Task:
Building on the first quarter project, the second quarter project consists of an oral interview. You
will assume the identity of your world history person and answer questions related to various
topics in a way that you feel best represents the views of your person.
Procedure:
1. Review your source materials, rough draft, and first quarter project.
2. Research additional sources and readings.
3. Prepare a list of important background information about your person using the chart
and categories provided. Add any additional information that you feel would be helpful
to the task. The chart will be collected and assessed.
4. Prepare for the interview day by brainstorming with classmates possible questions that
might be asked.
5. Find materials to use for a costume or props. Make sure all materials are school
appropriate and don’t forget to bring them the day of your interview. This will also be a
part of your assessment.
Interview:
The interview will take place in a “round table” discussion format. Be prepared to introduce
yourself and offer closing comments. You will not be given the questions ahead of time. The
moderator (SSII teacher) will conduct the discussions by asking questions specific to the list you
have prepared. You should be able to discuss who you are and your opinions about the various
topics that reflect those of your world history figure. You should speak in first person. The
individual Social Studies II teachers will decide the breakdown of the groups. Possible groups
include students of the same time period, similar backgrounds, etc….
Assessment:
You will be assessed on how well you can articulate your answers to the questions and apply
the point of view of your world history person. Your preparedness for the interview must be
apparent. See rubric for details.
Second Quarter Project Rubric
4 3 2 1
Point of View Chart is completely filled Chart is filled out Chart is filled out Chart is filled out with
out with pertinent with accurate with some basic little or no information.
Chart information showing the information and information and is
student’s time spent on student has applied lacking in some
analysis of person’s point content knowledge. categories.
of view and application of
content knowledge.
Introduction Student delivers open and Student delivers Student clearly Student is not able to
closing remarks that clear introductory delivers either an deliver clear
and Closure capture the attention of and closing introductory or introductory or
the audience and set the remarks. closing remark, but concluding remarks.
mood for the interview. Information is not strong in both.
Information is accurate. accurate.
Content Student demonstrates full Student is at ease Student appears Student does not have
knowledge with with content, but uncomfortable with a grasp of the
Knowledge explanations, supportive fails to elaborate information and is information; student
comments, and when necessary. able to answer only cannot answer simple
elaboration. Student Student uses some rudimentary questions about the
responds correctly and supportive questions. topic.
effectively to questions statements from
asked. their research.
Visuals: Student used a quality Student used a Student made an Student used no
visual to reinforce their visual that was attempt to create a visual.
Props and understanding of person somewhat complementary
Costumes represented. supportive of the visual.
person represented.
Delivery Student uses a clear Student uses a clear Audience members Student speaks too
voice and correct, precise voice and have difficulty quietly and is
pronunciation of terms. pronounces most hearing and/or inarticulate.
Student is respectful and words correctly and understanding
focused. is easily understood. student.
Second Quarter Project
Interview Assessment Sheet
Student Name:____________________________________
World History Person:_______________________________
Hour:_____________
CHART
Chart is filled out completely. Student has addressed each of the themes
listed on the chart; the information is accurate and reflects their world history
figure’s point of view.
_____ / 20
INTRODUCTION AND CLOSURE
Student delivers opening and closing remarks that give the audience a
clear understanding of who they are. The introduction captures the attention
of the audience; information is accurate.
_____ / 10
CONTENT
Student demonstrates full knowledge of content and offers explanations,
supportive statements and elaboration in their answers. Student responds
correctly and effectively to questions; time spent on research is clearly evident.
_____ / 50
VISUALS
Props and/or costumes used are of good quality. Student uses visuals
to enhance and display their knowledge of their world history person.
Visuals help the audience understand who they are.
_____ / 10
DELIVERY
Student uses a clear voice and correct pronunciation of all words.
Student appears relaxed and confident in their delivery of information
reinforcing their time spent on research. _____ / 10
Total Point Value _____ / 100 _____
