Television Project

Some of the most important events of the twentieth-century unfolded in front of the world in living color on the television sets of millions. For the next several days you will design and produce a television show covering three of the most important events of the late-twentieth-century.

Tiananmen Square BC BC SS TJ ZN CT

Election of Nelson Mandela BB DD ZM SF HD

Fall of the Berlin Wall DC JC HR WM RP TS

Assignment: Produce a 15-20 minute production in the format of a television show. This can be a news broadcast, talk show, or dramatic interpretation.

Grade: This will count as a TEST GRADE. You will be graded according to the following rubric. I reserve the right to adjust your individual grade based on contributions to the group.

Criteria	Points Possible	Your Score
Information – This is the most crucial part of your presentation. You must present more information on your topic than given in the notes for the class. This requires research in class as well as work on the part of each individual in your group. Each student is responsible for mastering ALL the material for the presentation. Individuals should be prepared to discuss every decision their group makes.	40
Setting / Props / Costumes – There should be some sort of preparation for this project other than reading a script. You may adjust the classroom as necessary. Bring in props. Build them. You must have some props. Costumes are completely optional.	20
Script – Must be typed and include all dialogue. A copy must be turned in prior to your group’s performance.	20
Use of Time In Class – Stay on topic. Work hard. Everyone in the group must be working on something for the project AT ALL TIMES during class.	10
Performance – Performance must show preparation and not simply showing up to present a script prepared by one of the more diligent members of your group.	10

Schedule

• Tuesday, November 16th – Project Workday
• Wednesday, November 17th – Regular Class
• Thursday, November 18th – Project Workday
• Friday, November 19th – Project Workday
• Monday, November 22nd – All groups must turn in scripts - Presentations – Tiananmen Square, Berlin Wall
• Tuesday, November 23rd – Presentation – Election of Nelson Mandela