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Appendix L

American schools have traditionally favored those students who excel in the linguistic and analytical arenas because these skills are highly valued in our culture. Unfortunately, this traditional approach leaves certain students behind to stumble blindly through an educational system that ignores their unique abilities. This action research study seeks to show that instructional activities that incorporate the multiple intelligences can improve students' attitudes toward learning and students' academic achievement in English class.

Roaring Twenties Research Project

(or What is The Great Gatsby all about anyway?)

What’s it all about?

The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, takes place in the 1920s. If you understand the 1920s–often called the Roaring Twenties–the novel will make more sense!

What do I have to do?

Research your topic–you must each use at least three sources.
Decide the form your project will take–think about things you like to do. If you are working with other people, don’t forget to use your combined talents.
Present your completed project to the class.
Each student will evaluate his/her own project.
Each student will evaluate two other presentations.

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What do I have to turn in?

Projects will be displayed in the classroom after they have been presented to the class.
Each student will turn in a works cited page.
Each student will turn in a self-evaluation (due the day after you present your project).
Each student will turn in two peer presentation evaluations (due on the day of the evaluation).

What am I graded on?

Individual contribution to the project: Did I contribute my share of the project?
Quality of research: Did the information I collected fully explain my topic?
Quality of presentation: Did I present my information in a way that was understandable and interesting?
Creativity: Did I present my information creatively?
Works Cited page
Evaluations

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