Task:
This performance task will count as a
test grade.
It is said that you cannot understand someone until
you walk a mile in their shoes. You are
living in the West in the late 1800’s.
Choose from one of the following people:
1. Native American Plains Indians
2. Miner
3. Railroader
4. Rancher/Cowboy/Vaquero
5. Farmer
6. Vigilante in a Boom Town
7. Immigrant Railroad Worker
Write a three minute speech
that you will present to the class describing what life is like for you. Visual aids must be used in your
presentation. Some ideas for visual aids
are but are not limited to:
1. Dress up in costume the
day of your presentation
2. Bring in artifacts or
props that relate to your character
3. Bring in a poster with
photographs and pictures
4. Build a model
5. Create a Powerpoint
Presentation
*You must have at least three different sources for your project, and
they must be listed for the teacher to see on your written report.
The speech you present may be
in the form of an interview or an acting skit.
Your presentation may include but is not limited to the following
information:
1. What is a typical day in the life for you?
2. What kinds of foods do you eat, and how do you
get your meals?
3. Where do you live, what kind of shelter?
4. What is the weather like where you live?
5. Why did you move West? What are your goals and dreams?
6. What do you do in your leisure time?
7. Where do you see yourself in ten years from
now?
8. Is life hard for you? Do you plan on getting help from anyone?
