Write a letter from the perspective of a person who lived through an important historical event, innovation, or movement during the 19th or 20th century. Describe that event, innovation, or movement as if you were someone who actually experienced it, and discuss the potential impact of historical events on the future
Write a letter from the perspective of a person who lived through an important historical event, innovation, or movement during the 19th or 20th century. Describe that event, innovation, or movement as if you were someone who actually experienced it, and discuss the potential impact of historical events on the future.
Introduction
Old pictures are a joy to look at, aren’t they? A trip down memory lane just isn’t complete without a glance at those moments of smiling faces, silly candid shots, and priceless memories captured at weddings, births, and holidays. When we examine the past of our own lives, we do so with all of the knowledge and experience we have now. In other words, we’re looking at the past from a future perspective.
When it comes to the study of history, considering historical events only from our own, contemporary perspective can be dangerous, as doing so can lead us to make erroneous assumptions and decisions about the world. By thinking critically about the past and adopting the perspective of those who experienced it, you will be practicing your problem-solving and agility skills, which will help you make better decisions in this course and your future. In this fourth assessment, you will put yourself in the shoes of a real or fictional historical figure as you imagine what it might have been like to experience a historical event or movement.
Overview
For this assessment, imagine you are a person living through an important historical event, innovation, or movement during the 19th or 20th century—one that emerged to solve a problem or that created problems of its own. Write a letter describing that event, innovation, or movement as if you were someone who actually experienced it. For example, you could write from the perspective of someone who was part of the women’s suffrage movement in the 1910s, a member of the Underground Railroad in the 1850s, or a soldier in the Vietnam War during the Tet Offensive in 1968.
Preparation
Explore a particular historical event, innovation, or movement from the 19th or 20th century that interests you. Refer to the chapter readings in the Resources for options from which you may wish to choose.
Instructions
Step 1: Describe a historical event, innovation, or movement from the perspective of someone who lived in that time.
Describe a historical event, innovation, or movement that happened during the 19th or 20th century from the perspective of someone who lived in that time (either a real person or fictionalized).
Step 2: Explain the personal impact of a historical event, innovation, or movement on that person.
You can also discuss the impact of the historical event, innovation, or movement on the family and/or community of the person.
Step 3: Explain the problem associated with a historical event, innovation, or movement and potential solutions to that problem.
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Living History Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-
PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Describe a historical
event, innovation, or
movement from the
perspective of
someone who lived
in that time.
Does not describe
a historical event,
innovation, or
movement from
the perspective of
someone who
lived in that time.
Attempts to describe a
historical event,
innovation, or movement
but doesn’t do so from the
perspective of someone
who lived in that time.
Describes a
historical event,
innovation, or
movement from
the perspective of
someone who
lived in that time.
Describes a historical event,
innovation, or movement
from the perspective of
someone who lived in that
time, giving specific
examples.
Explain the impact of
a historical event,
innovation, or
movement on a
person who lived in
that time.
Does not explain
the impact of a
historical event,
innovation, or
movement on a
person who lived
in that time.
Attempts to explain the
impact of a historical
event, innovation, or
movement on a person
who lived in that time, but
the explanation is
incomplete or inaccurate.
Explains the
impact of a
historical event,
innovation, or
movement on a
person who lived
in that time.
Explains the impact of a
historical event, innovation,
or movement on a person
who lived in that time, using
specific examples.
Describe the
potential impact of a
historical event on
the future, based on
the perspective of
someone who lived
through that event.
Does not identify
the potential
impact of a
historical event on
the future, based
on the perspective
of someone who
lived through that
event.
Identifies the potential
impact of a historical
event on the future,
based on the perspective
of someone who lived
through that event, but
provides little description.
Describes the
potential impact
of a historical
event on the
future, based on
the perspective of
someone who
lived through that
event.
Describes the potential
impact of a historical event
on the future, based on the
perspective of someone
who lived through that
event, using specific
examples.
Explain the problem
associated with a
historical event,
innovation, or
movement, including
potential solutions to
that problem.
Does not explain
the problem
associated with a
historical event,
innovation, or
movement,
including potential
solutions to that
problem.
Attempts to explain the
problem associated with
a historical event,
innovation, or movement,
including potential
solutions to that problem,
but the explanation is
incomplete or inaccurate.
Explains the
problem
associated with a
historical event,
innovation, or
movement,
including potential
solution
