Napoleon Bonaparte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF4lPWU_qxY
Napoleon Bonaparte was a military and political leader of France. At the tail end of the French Revolution, Napoleon's rise to power brought about significant changes that impacted French society and the world. Not all those changes, however, were beneficial for France and the people he ruled. Follow the links in this activity to uncover some research on Napoleon.
1. Task 1: Open a Word Document, to type your responses. Send it to me when you are done. This will also serve as your Napoleon paper.
2. Task 2: Write a paragraph to summarize Napoleon's biographical information: Include information about where and when he was born, who he married, where he went to school, any children he had, and when/how he died. A good source for this information is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/bonaparte_napoleon.shtml or http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/flash/n_myth/youth/page_1.html or
http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/bonapartenapoleon/a/bionapoleon.htm Be sure to PARAPHARASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph.
3. Task 3: Napoleon the politician: In this section, you are to write a paragraph to describe how Napoleon came to power. Detail at least three of his major political/governmental changes for France. A good source for this information is: http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95aug/napoleon.html or
http://www.virtualarc.com/officers/bonaparte/ or
http://www.sparknotes.com/biography/napoleon/section5.rhtml Be sure to PARAPHRASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph
4. Task 4: Napoleon the Military leader: In this section, you are to write a paragraph to describe some of the battles and strategies used by Napoleon during his military conquests. Be sure to feature his significant wins and losses. A good source for this information is: http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/people_napoleon.html or
http://www.english-online.at/history/napoleon-bonaparte/emperor-and-general-napoleon.htm or http://www.napoleonguide.com/leaders_napoleon.htm (use the key on the sidebar for specific battles) Be sure to PARAPHRASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph
5. Task 5: The fall of Napoleon: What brought Napoleon down? How did his power come to an end? Research the internet and record your findings in another paragraph. Be sure to PARAPHRASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph
6. Task 6: After completing this research on Napoleon determine if Napoleon was a great leader for France and the world, or if he was a ruthless dictator trying to stretch his power to world domination. Your opinion please!!! Be sure to use at least three facts from the research to back yourself up. Make this your concluding paragraph. (Be sure not to state the opinion using "I").
7. Task 7: Now, go back to the beginning and add a SUPER COMPELLING OPENING that will grab the attention of the reader.
8. Task 8: INCLUDE YOUR WORKS CITED PAGE AND YOU ARE DONE! (see bibme.org for help).
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CCSS
ELA6-8.RH.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
ELA9-10.RH.9 Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources
ELA9-10.RH.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social studies
ELA9-10.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
ELA9-10.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELA9-10.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
ELA9-10.L.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
ELA9-10.SL.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source
ELA9-10.RI.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining
which details are emphasized in each account.
ELA9-10.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
ELA9-10.W.2 Write informative /explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ELA9-10.W.5 Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
ELA9-10.W.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
ELA9-10.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
ELA9-10.W.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
ELA9-10.W.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ELA9-10.WHST.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
ELA9-10.WHST.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
ELA9-10.WHST.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELA9-10.WHST.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
ELA9-10.WHST.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self- generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
ELA9-10.WHST.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
ELA9-10.WHST.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELA9-10.WHST.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
WH11.3 Summarize causes and events of French Revolution
WH11.4 Summarize the major effects of the French Revolution
1. Task 1: Open a Word Document, to type your responses. Send it to me when you are done. This will also serve as your Napoleon paper.
2. Task 2: Write a paragraph to summarize Napoleon's biographical information: Include information about where and when he was born, who he married, where he went to school, any children he had, and when/how he died. A good source for this information is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/bonaparte_napoleon.shtml or http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/flash/n_myth/youth/page_1.html or
http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/bonapartenapoleon/a/bionapoleon.htm Be sure to PARAPHARASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph.
3. Task 3: Napoleon the politician: In this section, you are to write a paragraph to describe how Napoleon came to power. Detail at least three of his major political/governmental changes for France. A good source for this information is: http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95aug/napoleon.html or
http://www.virtualarc.com/officers/bonaparte/ or
http://www.sparknotes.com/biography/napoleon/section5.rhtml Be sure to PARAPHRASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph
4. Task 4: Napoleon the Military leader: In this section, you are to write a paragraph to describe some of the battles and strategies used by Napoleon during his military conquests. Be sure to feature his significant wins and losses. A good source for this information is: http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/people_napoleon.html or
http://www.english-online.at/history/napoleon-bonaparte/emperor-and-general-napoleon.htm or http://www.napoleonguide.com/leaders_napoleon.htm (use the key on the sidebar for specific battles) Be sure to PARAPHRASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph
5. Task 5: The fall of Napoleon: What brought Napoleon down? How did his power come to an end? Research the internet and record your findings in another paragraph. Be sure to PARAPHRASE AND CITE your information in this paragraph
6. Task 6: After completing this research on Napoleon determine if Napoleon was a great leader for France and the world, or if he was a ruthless dictator trying to stretch his power to world domination. Your opinion please!!! Be sure to use at least three facts from the research to back yourself up. Make this your concluding paragraph. (Be sure not to state the opinion using "I").
7. Task 7: Now, go back to the beginning and add a SUPER COMPELLING OPENING that will grab the attention of the reader.
8. Task 8: INCLUDE YOUR WORKS CITED PAGE AND YOU ARE DONE! (see bibme.org for help).
______________________________________
CCSS
ELA6-8.RH.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
ELA9-10.RH.9 Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources
ELA9-10.RH.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social studies
ELA9-10.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
ELA9-10.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELA9-10.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
ELA9-10.L.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
ELA9-10.SL.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source
ELA9-10.RI.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining
which details are emphasized in each account.
ELA9-10.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
ELA9-10.W.2 Write informative /explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ELA9-10.W.5 Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
ELA9-10.W.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
ELA9-10.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
ELA9-10.W.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
ELA9-10.W.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
ELA9-10.WHST.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
ELA9-10.WHST.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
ELA9-10.WHST.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELA9-10.WHST.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
ELA9-10.WHST.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self- generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
ELA9-10.WHST.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
ELA9-10.WHST.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELA9-10.WHST.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
WH11.3 Summarize causes and events of French Revolution
WH11.4 Summarize the major effects of the French Revolution