RUSH 3rd Quarter Project
World War II Artistic/Written Project
This is the
first of two projects you will complete for the semester; this project is worth
10% of your semester grade. Please be
sure to give yourself sufficient time to do a good job on this project and
address the given prompt. This
is an individual project that requires you to turn in your own original work
for this given assignment (recycled or re-purposed work from previous
assignments in any class will not be scored). All written aspects of the project must be uploaded
to www.turnitin.com in addition to
turning in a hard copy.
You will choose to do either the written response OR the artistic
response.
Due Date: March 5th (odd period classes) & March 6th (even period classes)
Written Criteria:
- Essay/poem must
be typed.
-The essay should
be no more than 1,500 words in length. Word count should be included at the
end.
- If you choose to
write a poem, it must be no more then 40 lines (minimum of 20 lines). Line
count should be included at the end.
- The essay must include a reference sheet, citing resources consulted (using the proper
MLA format for bibliography citations) and it must demonstrate historical
accuracy, originality, personal connections, and correct use of conventions of
writing.
- The poem must include a brief statement explaining the connection to the prompt, reference sheet, citing resources consulted (using the proper MLA format for bibliography citations) and it must demonstrate historical accuracy, originality, personal connections, and correct use of conventions of writing.
- The poem must include a brief statement explaining the connection to the prompt, reference sheet, citing resources consulted (using the proper MLA format for bibliography citations) and it must demonstrate historical accuracy, originality, personal connections, and correct use of conventions of writing.
Artistic Criteria:
- Artwork may include photography, charcoal, pencil,
watercolor, ink, oils, ceramic, or mixed media.
- The artwork
must have a separate sheet with the following: title of work, resources
consulted (using the proper MLA format for bibliography citations), and a
statement paragraph explaining how this work addresses the prompt.
- This assignment must
be uploaded to www.turnitin.com (class id & password were given out in class).
The prompt that all projects must address:
Making sacrifices and
taking risks is not always easy. It
can, however, be such a brave act that it has far reaching repercussions.
Sometimes our choices define us as heroes. Many people now refer to the group
of young men and women who responded to the call both at home and abroad during
World War II as “the greatest generation”. This photograph shows Army troops
making their way to the beaches of France during the D-Day invasion at
Normandy. After appropriate research, write an essay, poem, or create a work of
art that reflects the spirit of these individuals. Your work should be based
upon specific knowledge of the historical actions that took place on this day.
As you face ethical dilemmas and complex choices, how
will these individuals help you develop into a person of conscience and
courage?
The photograph below, titled "Into the Jaws of Death U.S. Troops
Wading through Water
And Nazi Gunfire", shows Army troops wading
ashore on "Omaha" Beach during the "D-Day" landings, 6 June 1944; they were
brought to the beach by a Coast Guard manned LCVP.
"OK, let's go."
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, giving the final order for D-day, the assault on
Nazi-occupied France, June 5, 1944
The
greatest invasion force in the history of warfare stormed the beaches of
Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. It was the beginning of a campaign of
liberation to eliminate Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and
its commander, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Allied
Expeditionary Force, called it "The Great Crusade."
Eisenhower gave the final order that put
the vast operation in motion in the early morning hours of June 5, as
meteorologists predicted a temporary break in the stormy weather. Hours later
he wrote a note, in case the operation were to fail. In the statement, he
praised the men he commanded and accepted total responsibility for the failure
the next day could bring. The only apparent hint of nerves on his part is his
error in dating the note "July 5" instead of June 5.
Potential Resources:
There are a lot of resources available to help you with this project. I highly recommend that you take the time to research this thoroughly to better enhance your project; you are expected to turn in a thoughtful, high quality project. Listed below are various websites that have other photos of D-Day and/or specific information…these are just the starting point, they are NOT the only resources you should use.
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