Name: _______________________ Date:_____________________________Pattern:_________
Renaissance Thinker Award
Project
You have been asked to present an award to a renaissance
thinker or philosopher whose had the largest influence on
the development of a humanist worldview. The name of the
award is the “Renaissance Thinker Award” In order to
present this award you must complete 2 tasks.
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1. You will write and deliver a brief 30 second to 1 minute
speech.
2. Design and create an award that represents the award
criteria.
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Award Criteria
You will present your award to the renaissance thinker for
their achievements in a specific area of study or for their
ability to:
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- Show that the individual person is beautiful with gifts,
talents, and unlimited potential.
- Use reason, which means “thinking to find truth for yourself.”
- Have an open, curious, and questioning mind in order to achieve great things through learning.
- Be skilled in one or more areas of study (painting, sculptures, architecture, writing, teaching,
math, science or medicine.
!Task 1: Create a Speech to
Present your Award
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Your first task is to write a speech explaining why your renaissance thinker deserves the award
for being the most influential in the development of a humanist worldview. The criteria for the
award is listed above. Use this information to understand why you are giving this award. Follow
the steps below to help you create your speech:
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Research
1. Gather specific information about your renaissance thinker, including the correct
pronunciation or his or her name and details about their life.
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2. Gather specific information about how your renaissance thinker was able to have an
influence on a humanist worldview or “way of thinking” using their own skills, gifts and
talents.
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Write your Speech
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Prepare an outline for the speech that includes:
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1. An attention-getting opening remark.
2. A few of the most important details of their life.
3. ONE or TWO of the BEST examples the recipients works and explain how these works
show they are influenced by or had an influence in the development of a humanist
worldview.
4. Closing that is the climax of the presentation of the award.
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Develop a Rough Draft
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1. Start the speech with you attention grabber.
2. Include an explanation of the award and its importance. State the most important criteria of
the award (minimum 2 points) and why the winner was chosen.
3. Tell stories or give details about the recipient that best exemplify the criteria of the award
and why the winner is the most suitable choice to receive it. Describe the thinkers areas of
study or skills.
4. Give colorful descriptions that show why the winner’s world best represent the thoughts and
ideas behind a humanist worldview. This is where you choose and explain the best examples
of the thinkers works.
5. A closing impact statement which is like the climax of your speech.
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Complete a Final Draft of your Speech
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1. Have someone other than yourself give you feedback, make the necessary revisions and
complete your final draft.
2. Keep ONE copy of your final draft for yourself to use when you present and email a copy to
me using the following information:
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- Send the email to [email protected] from your student mail account.
- You MUST use the following subject in the subject line Renaissance Thinker Award
and your pattern. (8E, 8F, 8G, 8H)
3. On the day that you present you must hand in your rubric which is attached to this booklet.
Use the checklist to make sure you are on track with your assignment.
!Task 2: Create the Actual Award
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Your second task is to create your actual award. You can choose to create a trophy, certificate,
medal. These awards can be made out of any material of your choice. You can be as creative as
you want with this however your physical award must include:
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- A visual representation of the renaissance thinker or philosopher either an image (stature or
trophy or includes an image (certificate, medal) that represents the criteria of the award.
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- The name of the award and the name of the recipient.
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Renaissance Thinker Award Project Assessment
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In order to help you make sure that you are on track and know what need to be accomplished to
successfully complete the assignment REVIEW and USE this rubric and checklist.
!The CHECKLIST will make sure that you include everything necessary to complete the assignment.
!This project is worth 50 MARKS check the RUBRIC to know how you will be receiving your grade.
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Renaissance Thinker AWARD Assignment Checklist
In my SPEECH includes:
Have I completed the task?
Yes
No
Yes
No
I have completed a rough draft using the guidelines above.
I have completed a good copy of my speech.
I have submitted a copy of the final speech through email.
A speech practice time of 30 seconds to 1 minute.
I will hand in my rubric on the presentation day.
An introduction of the renaissance thinker which includes important
information about their life and accomplishments.
An explanation regarding WHY you think the renaissance thinker or
philosopher had the large influence on the development of a humanist
worldview.
At least 2 pieces of EVIDENCE to support my thoughts and opinions.
My AWARD
Includes a visual representation of the award: (Circle one)
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CERTIFICATE,
TROPHY,
MEDAL
Has a NAME and includes the name of the thinker or philosopher.
Is an image (stature or TROHPY) or includes an image on a certificate, or
medal) that represents the award criteria.
I HAVE PUT FORWARD YOU BEST EFFORT ON THE SPEECH AND
AWARD
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Name: _______________________ Date:__________________________ Pattern:_________
Renaissance Thinker Award Project Rubric
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Level
(X2)
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Excellent
5
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Limited
2
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Proficient
4
Adequate
3
Insufficient
1
Provides a
comprehensive
explanation of
how the
renaissance
thinker or
philosopher
shaped a
humanist
worldview.
Provides a
substantial
explanation of
how the
renaissance
thinker or
philosopher
shaped a
humanist
worldview.
Provides a
rudimentary
explanation of
how the
renaissance
thinker or
philosopher
shaped a
humanist
worldview.
Provides an
undeveloped
explanation of
how the
renaissance
thinker or
philosopher
shaped a
humanist
worldview.
There is not
enough
information to
assess the
outcome, a
student or parent
engagement plan
will be put in
place to
complete the
project.
Analysis
regarding who
the renaissance
thinker/
philosopher was
is insightful and
accurate.
Analysis
explaining why
the renaissance
thinker/
philosopher was
influential is
logical and
reasonable.
Analysis
explaining why
the renaissance
thinker/
philosopher was
influential is
simplistic and
partially
accurate.
Analysis
explaining why
the renaissance
thinker/
philosopher was
influential is
unsupported
and/or
inaccurate.
There is not
enough
information to
assess the
outcome, a
student or parent
engagement plan
will be put in
place to
complete the
project.
Synthesizes
information to
develop a
perceptive
position
supported by
significant
evidence.
Synthesizes
information to
develop a
convincing
position
supported by
relevant
evidence.
Synthesizes
information to
develop a
plausible
position
supported by
general
evidence.
Synthesizes
information to
develop a vague
position
supported by
weak evidence.
There is not
enough
information to
assess the
outcome, a
student or parent
engagement plan
will be put in
place to
complete the
project.
Communicates
information in a
compelling
manner to
engage the
audience.
Communicates
information in a
purposeful
manner to
interest the
audience.
Communicates
information in a
straightforward manner
that generally
holds the
attention of the
audience.
Communicates
information in
an ineffective
manner that does
little to sustain
attention of the
audience.
There is not
enough
information to
assess the
outcome, a
student or parent
engagement plan
will be put in
place to
complete the
project.
Criteria
Explains
influence on
Worldview
How did the
thinker or
philosopher
influence a
humanist
worldview?
(8.2.4.5)
Analyzes
historical
context
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Who was the
historical
thinker or
philosopher?
(8.S.2.1)
Develops and
supports a
conclusion
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Why does this
renaissance
thinker or
philosopher
deserve the
award?
(8.S.7.2, 8.S.7.3)
Communicates
information
(8.S.8.1)
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