VelottaSociologyCh. 2 - CultureOne-Pager Project (20pts.)

Directions:1) All work must be only on one side of the paper.2) Start with a border that reflects some aspect of American culture found in Ch. 2

(Culture). This can include words, pictures, symbols, or even quotes.3) Using text as a starting point, write your reactions or connections with the content

from Ch. 2 (Culture). Some questions to consider could include…a. What is the foundation of American culture?b. What do (by and large) all Americans share?c. How is American culture reinforced?

4) Include your analysis of material and non-material culture in the United States. a. What do you consider important components of each?

5) Draw a visual image in the center. This could be an event, logo, person, or organization that you think best represents American culture. You may also choose to draw symbols that convey an idea about the content. Note: You may not use the American flag for this component.

6) Draw a word cluster that includes each of the following and place them around the central image:

a. Symbols—what symbols are important to Americans?b. Language—what words or phrases are uniquely American?c. Values—what values do you think are uniquely American?

7) Personally connect to the information with an “I believe” statement. This could be anything you believe after you have completed your analysis of American culture.

8) Create two questions about the information. 9) Make comparisons between the content (from our PowerPoint notes) and something

in your life that supports the content (a life experience, a song, poem, etc.). 10) Be colorful and neat. Your entire page should be filled with these elements. If

you have more room, you may choose to repeat any of the previous. No space should be left blank, and nothing should be left in pencil.

Example of a One-Pager Project:

One-Pager Rubric

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g to the content/I believe

statement analysis

Makes insightful/original comparisons between the text and content or life. Student is able to see the content from a unique perspective.

Makes interesting comparisons between the content and life. Student is able to justify comparisons well.

Makes comparisons between the content and life were brought up in class discussions. Student is able to justify comparisons well.

Student made no or very weak comparisons which are not explained or justified.

Analysis Symbols, quotes, phrases, answers etc. are particularly powerful or connected in a particularly insightful way. Analysis is thorough and succinct and demonstrates advanced thinking.

Includes symbols, quotes, phrases, answers, etc. and address the content in a thoughtful way. Analysis demonstrates comprehensive and adequate thinking.

Includes some symbols, quotes, phrases and answers that only touch on the content in a meaningful way. Analysis demonstrates minimal effort.

Required number of symbols, quotes, phrases and answers are not met or include many errors. Analysis is lacking or underdeveloped.

Creative Elements

Graphic elements are particularly well chosen and executed. Required

Graphics are neat, clear, colorful, and fill the entire page.

Graphics may appear hastily drawn or may not fill the

Graphic elements are clearly hastily drawn, in

elements incorporated seamlessly into the artwork and show a creative, thorough understanding of the content.

All written elements are neat and in ink. Shows some creativity or depth.

page. Some written elements are in pencil or are sloppily written.

pencil, or incomplete. Written elements are missing, sloppy, or in pencil.

Questions Questions and answers are relevant to the theme, indicates a thorough understanding of the content, and evidence is supported.

Questions and answers are relevant to the theme, indicate acceptable understanding of the content, and evidence is supported.

Questions and answers are relevant to the theme and evidence is supported. However, the response indicates a partial understanding of the content, information may be too general or simplistic.

Questions and answers may indicate a very limited understanding of the content, and/or irrelevant to the theme.