7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES Assignment 07.04 The English Reformation (Interviews with the Past)

Directions: In Lesson 07.04, you studied the Reformation in England and the Tudor Dynasties. For this assignment, you will conduct mock interviews of the following historical figures: Henry VIII, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. Using the questions below, pretend you are interviewing your historical participants individually and record the answers each would give. You will use evidence from your text and other resources to determine what your interview subjects’ answers would be.

When you have finished, you should have three (3) complete interviews. Upload your interviews to the “My Assignments” folder. Select the link entitled Assignment 07.04 The English Reformation (Interviews with the Past) and submit your assignment. The interviews are worth 100 points.

Interview Questions:
1. What were your major accomplishments?
2. What were your mistakes or regrets?
3. How did you influence others during and beyond your life?
4. Tell me about your family. Who were your parents? Did you have any siblings? Were you married? Did you have children? If so, what were their names?
5. Were you a religious person? If so, what were your beliefs?
6. If you were alive today, what changes would you like to make in your community?
7. [Come up with your own question specific to this historical figure and insert it here.]

Rubric:
Use the grading rubric below to guide you as you complete your timeline. The rubric specifies the expectations for completing the assignment, as well as the quality expected to earn the designated grade. Your teacher will use the rubric to score and explain your final grade.
Grading Rubric
Rating/Grade: Key Indicators:
Exemplary
85-100 Comprehensively answers 6-7 interview questions for each historical figure. Includes at least one (1) key historical fact for each answer. Neatly organized using the format provided. Easy to comprehend. Exceptional communication of ideas. 0-2 errors in grammar or spelling that do not detract from the overall quality.
Commendable
70-84 Adequately answers at least 4-5 interview questions for each historical figure. Includes at least one (1) key historical fact for each answer. Work is relatively neat and demonstrates an attempt to follow the format provided. Capably communicates ideas. 3-5 errors in grammar or spelling that do not affect understanding of the text.
Novice
0-69 Answers 3 or fewer interview questions for each historical figure.
Information may be missing, inaccurate, or lacking adequate detail. Work is not organized using the format provided. Difficulty in communicating ideas. More than 5 errors in grammar or spelling rendering meaning unclear.