Thursday, May 16, 2019
I'm on campus at a meeting.  I expect a good report from the guest teacher. 
Today, you will be working on your infographic on the Columbian Exchange.  Refer to the scoresheet:

The Columbian Exchange Infographic Scoresheet

Name_______________________                                                                                   Peer reviewer______________________

Component	Description	Notes	Score	Possible Score
Topic	The topic of the infographic is specific in nature and is intended to inform or convince the viewer.			10
Type	Type of infographic chosen (for example, timeline or informational) highly supports the content being presented.			10
Objects	The objects included in the infographic are relevant and support the topic of infographic.			10
Style	Font, colors, and organization are aesthetically pleasing and appropriate to the content, and they enhance the viewer's understanding of the information presented.			20
Citations	Full bibliographic citations for all sources used or included			10
Content	New World vs Old World			10
	Plants, animals, people and diseases			10
	This includes how these goods are interconnected			10
	The Columbian Exchange’s impact on the world today			30
Total				120

Next, you will watch the movie version of "The Lottery" (link).  Take notes on similarities and differences.  Then write a five-sentence paragraph comparing the movie and the short story.