The 1996 Summer Olympics

Introduction

The 1996 summer olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia. The U.S won a total of 101 medals, 44 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze. The U.S won by a big lead with Russia in second place, but they were far behind us. It was a good Olympics for the U.S, but not so good for other countries though.

Task

Part 1:

The first assignment is to complete the words search about the olympics in 1996.

Due: May 20

Part 2:

Research an event from the Olympics and write two paragraphs about it.

Due: May 21

Part 3:

Write a paragraph about an athlete that inspires you. Also draw a picture.

Due: May 22

Process

←Part 1: Complete the word search

Part 2:

Write two paragraphs about your favorite event. You need to site your sources in proper MLA format. Also, you paragraphs need to include why this is you favorite event, the top three medalists in the event, and any interesting facts about the 1996 Olympics games.

Part 3:

Write one paragraph about an athlete that inspires you. Explain why this athlete inspires you and what event they participated in.

Evaluation

Paragraph Rubric

50 total points possible

Late policy applies

Criteria	4 - Advanced	3 - Proficient	2 - Progressing	1 – Non Proficient
Organization	Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next slide.	Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or item of information seems out of place.	Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or item of information seems out of place.	There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Graphics	All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation.	A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation.	All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation.	Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
Background	Background does not distract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic.	Background does not distract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card.	Background does not distract from text or other graphics.	Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.
Spelling & Grammar	Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.	Presentation has a few minor errors but doesn’t distract from presentation.	Presentation has frequent grammatical, and begins to distract from presentation.	Presentation has constant errors and are distracting from presentation.

Athlete Rubric

Criteria	4 – Advanced	3 – Proficient	2 – Progressing	1 – Non Proficient
Mechanics	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Needs little or no editing Good word choice	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Needs editing but doesn’t distract from reading Good word choice	Writer makes 3-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Needs editing Decent word choice	Writer makes more than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts from understanding/communication Needs major editing Poor word choice
Content	There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. Topic sentence is well written The conclusion sentence is well written and sums up the paragraph.	Main idea is clear, but the supporting information is general. Attempts topic sentence Conclusion attempts to sum up the paragraph	Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information. Topic sentence is poorly written Poor attempt at conclusion	The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. No topic sentence No conclusion.

Conclusion

YAY!!! Now you know more about Olympics. Maybe you have a new hero now! Congratulations on completing this assignment.

Credits

Word Search: http:http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/WordSearchSetupForm.asp?…