Name:________________________ Topic:________

Group:_________________________________

French Revolution Newspaper Assignment

You are a newspaper staff reporting on the events of the French Revolution. 1. You and your assigned group will cover one of the following events: 1. The storming of the Bastille - July 14, 1789 2. The Declaration of the Rights of Man 3. The Execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette 4. The National Convention SplitsThe Jacobins, Girondins, Mountains 5. Robespierre's contribution to the French Revolution 6. The Reign of Terror 7. Raising an Army (against Austria) 8. Jean-Paul Marat 9. The End of Terror (establishment of Directory) 2. Homework: Research your topic, bring in articles and your textbooks, decide on the format of your news article. 3. Formats: 1. ARTICLE/CURRENT EVENTS: If you choose to write an article, focus on an event that individuals or groups were involved in rather than merely biographical information. Include the impact of the event/person on the French Revolution. 2. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: You are sending in a letter to be published in the newspaper. These letters might be about social conditions, political views, or reaction to an event. 3. OBITUARIES: News article that reports on the recent death of a person, typically along with an account of the person's life and information. 4. Include a bibliography. One per group.

5. Gallery Walk: We will then set up the articles around the room for you and your group to read and learn from.

6. Reflection: Use this space (or on the back) to reflect on what you contributed to the group, and the contributions of other members in your group.

7. Rubric:

Name:________________________ Topic:________ Criteria Content Research Clarity Creativity Reflection What Im Looking For

Group:_________________________________ Maximum Points 30 points 10 points 10 points 10 points 10 points TOTAL: /70

Information presented is historically accurate and informs the reader of the details and significance of the events. Sources of information include textbook and one outside source. A bibliography is included. Grammar and spelling are correct; ideas and information are easy to understand. Unique ideas, visually appealing, neat. Describes your contribution and those of other group members.