Week 1 September 1st - 5
Agenda:
Getting to Know Each Other
Class rules and norms
Assignment:
Be Present in Class
Review and Learn Class Prococdures
Personal History Assignment:
1. Title
At the top, write: “My Personal History” (or “The History of [Your Name]”).
2. Photos (5 total)
Choose 5 images that show important parts of your personal history, such as:
A baby/toddler picture (or something representing your childhood).
A photo of your family or a tradition.
A favorite activity or hobby.
A place that’s meaningful to you.
A goal, dream, or “future history” (what you want to do one day).
(If you don’t want to use real photos, they can use symbols, drawings, or clipart.)
3. Text
Write a short caption (1–2 sentences) for each photo, explaining its “history.” Examples:
“This is me when I was 3 years old. I loved playing outside.”
“This picture shows my favorite sport, which I’ve played since 5th grade.”
“This photo represents my goal to travel in the future.”
4. Timeline Option (extra creative!)
Arrange the photos in order (past → present → future) like a timeline.
Or place them in categories: Childhood, Family, Interests, Future.
5. Style
Choose fonts and colors that reflect your personality.
Keep text short so the photos stand out.
Be creative but organized.
Personal History Slide Rubric (10 points total)
1. Title (1 point)
1 = Clear title (“My Personal History” or similar) is included
0 = No title
2. Photos (3 points)
3 = All 5 photos included and clearly connected to personal history
2 = 3–4 photos included, or some do not connect clearly
1 = 1–2 photos included
0 = No photos
3. Captions/Text (3 points)
3 = Each photo has a clear caption (1–2 sentences) that explains its history
2 = Most photos have captions, but some are incomplete or unclear
1 = Few captions are included or very unclear
0 = No captions
4. Organization & Creativity (2 points)
2 = Slide/poster is neat, organized, and creative (easy to read, balanced layout)
1 = Some organization, but layout is cluttered or hard to follow
0 = Very messy or incomplete
5. Effort & Completion (1 point)
1 = Shows full effort, all required parts are complete
0 = Missing major parts or little effort shown