US History

A Portrait of Reagan

March 16-20, 2015

Outline:

        I.        Early Life & Education

                A.        Early Childhood

                B.        Colleges/Universities

        II.        Movie Career & Marriages

        III..        Governorship & Presidential Bids

        IV.        Presidency

                A.        Domestic Affairs

                B.        Foreign Affairs

        V.        Later Life & Death

Requirements:

• Must type in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-space a minimum two page paper on the point you have chosen from Reagan’s life. The class with then put together a complete banner or separate sections of labeled pictures and each student’s reports.
• You must include at least three sources in a bibliography at the end of your paper.
• Follow the outline given above giving as many details about Ronald Reagan as possible.
• Final project is due April 3rd at the end of class.

Schedule:

• March 16, 2015: Choose Reagan Topic
• March 18-20, 2015: In-class workdays
• March 30-April 3, 2015: In-class workdays
• April 3, 2015: Project due by the end of class

Grading:

• This project will count as two test grades. Each student will be graded on the following:

• Participation (First Test Grade)
• Paper (Second Test Grade)
• Creativity of your section (Second Test Grade)