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Throughout this module, you have delved into Colonial writings that focus on virtues and the independent, American spirit.

In many ways, the writings we have studied have defined not only the virtues of the Colonial times, but the virtues that have come to define America as we love and know it.

Using Benjamin Franklin's virtue chart, Phillis Wheatley's poem, and "The Declaration of Independence" as points of reference, create a prezi project that tells about and shows pictures/images of what characterizes a virtuous American. ( prezi.com )

Remember a virtue is defined as a trait that is associated with moral excellence, and virtuous people inhabit these traits and strive to be morally excellent.

Part 1

1.  You need to include at least 5 specific virtues (can be adapted from any of the writings in this module).

2.  Each virtue needs to be identified by name and must include a visual.

3.  For each virtue you need to include an additional explanation that clarifies what this virtue means and why it is an important virtue in American today. (use two complete sentence to do this)

Part 2

You need to include an additional paragraph (complete in Word document) explaining whether you think current Americans would be considered virtuous by Franklin's, Wheatley's and Jefferson's standards.  Be sure to use at least two examples of properly quoted textual evidence to support your thinking.

Remember, you need to turn in two things for this assignment: the full URL for the prezi (the tutorial is below) and a Word document of your completed paragraph. 

 

If you cannot access prezi at your school, you may complete the prezi presentation portion with power point.

RUBRIC

20 points - The project includes 5 specific virtues, each of which are identified by name and include a visual

10 points - The project includes additional text (minimum, one complete sentence for each virtue) explaining what this virtue means.

10 points - The project includes additional text (minimum, one complete sentence for each virtue) explaining why it is an important virtue in America today.

10 points - The prezi (or ppt) shows creativity and visual appeal.

20 points - The authors are referenced throughout the project and the included paragraph.

20 points - The paragraph thoroughly explains the student writer's opinion as to whether or not Americans are virtuous by Colonial standards, and it uses at least two examples of textual evidence as support.

10 points - Grammar and Mechanics