Petition for Expedition
Petition for Expedition to New Lands for New Resources (___/10)
Travel back to the time where you have an audience with a European monarch. Petition for the funds necessary to finance an expedition westward to the Americas and promote the benefits you may claim on behalf of the monarch. Prepare a written or oral speech. You may wish to present your speech to your classmates, record a podcast of the speech, or share a written copy using communication tools.
Scoring Criteria: Petition for Expedition to New Lands for New Resources
Underdeveloped (1) |
Competent (3) |
Well-Developed (5) |
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Presentation |
Presentation is undeveloped and fails to meet all assigned criteria. |
Presentation reflects most of all assigned criteria. |
Presentation reflects effort, creativity, and all assigned criteria. |
Underdeveloped (1) |
Competent (3) |
Well-Developed (5) |
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Persuasiveness |
Presentation lacks persuasion and sound arguments. |
Presentation is based on some sound arguments. |
Presentation is very persuasive and based on sound arguments. |