summarize the book:
“Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman”.
• Include your opinion of the book and whether it is a valuable book for learning about history and social science.
• Include a list of several World Wide websites relating to the recommended book: “Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman”.
• Include/Discuss which Social Studies strand it focuses on.
• Must be typed, double-spaced, 12 font, include intext citations and references, APA style format.Mississippi, public schools follow standards that outline learning objectives and subject material by grade level. Social studies standards are broken into five categories described as strands: history, civics, geography, economics, and civil rights.
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Book Review
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Book Review
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction
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5 pts
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Outstanding
Title and author listed. The introduction is attention-getting and provides relevant information. Discusses genre and details. Star ranking designated. Strong catchphrase
3 pts
Acceptable
Title and author listed. Includes genre and details. Star ranking designated. A solid catchphrase is designated and/or catchphrase.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Title and author are not immediately mentioned but are eventually provided. Missing or random star ranking and/or catchphrase.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Title and/or the author are omitted. Missing star designation and catchphrase.
5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary
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5 pts
Outstanding
The summary consists of a discussion of major themes, ideas, and characters providing exemplary ideas from the work. It includes very strong opinions and new ideas using your own words. The summary does not give away too much.
3 pts
Acceptable
The summary consists of a discussion of major themes, ideas, and/or characters with some opinions and new ideas from the work. The summary does not give away key events, but may lack detail.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
The summary consists of a discussion of major themes, ideas or characters. There is little opinion or mention of new ideas. The summary reveals ending of novel (too much) and/or lacks details.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The summary is mostly an outline of the book and does not discuss opinions or new ideas. Summary reveals too much, in general, or entirely lacks an overview.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Critique
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10 pts
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Outstanding
Critique consists of thoughts, responses, and reactions to the novel. The student reviewer reacts to the themes, the author’s aims or intent, the subject of the book, how well it is written, and the overall success or failure of the book.
5 pts
Acceptable
Critique consists of thoughts, responses, and reactions to the novel. The student reviewer may discuss only two aspects, for example, themes and writer’s style. There is not a thorough review of various aspects.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Critique consists of thoughts, responses, and reactions to the novel. The student may discuss only one aspect of the novel, such as themes. This review just states, ‘Well, I liked it.” or ‘Well, I hated it.” It lacks a critical eye.
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Critique consists of a basic opinion based on personal feeling of “I liked it” or “I hated it” and is not considered a critique because it does not focus on themes, author’s intent, or writer’s style.
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization & Voice
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5 pts
Outstanding
Structure of the paper flows and is easily read because of smooth transitions from paragraph to paragraph. The sequence of topics is in logical order. There is a clear-cut introduction, body, and conclusion. Your creative voice is strong.
3 pts
Acceptable
Structure of the paper flows and is easily read, but 1 or 2 transitions may be faulty or missing. There is some illogical order in sequence of topics. There is a clear cut introduction, body and conclusion. Your voice is solid.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
The structure of the paper does NOT follow a logical order. The writing or ideas may “jump” around; it is not cohesive. there is not a clear introduction or conclusion. Review lacks your voice.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The structure of the paper does NOT follow a logical order. There are no transitional phrases that make it easy to read the paper…OR… review is just copying of the text. No voice at all.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics & Language
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5 pts
Outstanding
Uses complete sentences and a variety of sentence types. Vibrant, effective vocabulary included.
3 pts
Acceptable
Uses complete sentences and a variety of sentence types. Word choice is effective.
2 pts
Needs Improvement
There are 1-2 incomplete sentences or fragments. There are also run-on sentences. Basic word choice.
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
There are more than 2 incomplete sentences or fragments. There are more than 2 run-ons. Dull words.
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5 pts
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Total Points: 30
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526 Social Studies Book Review
Due: February 12, 2022, by 11:59 PM
Mississippi, public schools follow standards that outline learning objectives and subject material by grade level. Social studies standards are broken into five categories described as strands: history, civics, geography, economics, and civil rights.
Assignment Instructions:
Write a 3-full page summary of the book:
“Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman”.
· Include your opinion of the book and whether it is a valuable book for learning about history and social science.
· Include a list of several World Wide websites relating to the recommended book: “Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman”.
· Include/Discuss which Social Studies strand it focuses on.
· Must be typed, double-spaced, 12 font, include intext citations and references, APA style format .
Helpful Links:
https://youtu.be/kUNXhlvMIus
(The Story read aloud)
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https://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/talkin%E2%80%99-about-bessie-story-aviator-elizabeth-coleman
(list of several World Wide websites relating to the recommended book. Click on Recommended Lists (“Best of”)
Helpful Links Regarding Book:
https://www.librarycat.org/lib/NCSS/item/203405243
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180039.Talkin_About_Bessie
https://www.booksource.com/products/talkin-about-bessie–the-story-of-aviator-elizabeth-coleman__0439352436.aspx
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