Name: ___________________________________________________ Antigone​
­ Rebels Project Objective You will research a modern‐day rebel who embodies the same traits as Antigone. You will create a presentation, a 2‐3 minute informative speech, on your rebel. Total: ​
60 points. Details Choose a person who has broken laws for moral reasons, pushed boundaries, or stood up to those in power to make a statement. This rebel must have lived during the past 100 years and made significant contributions to society. You may choose any figure that you want, but you must have this person approved by me. Presentation:​
In class, you will give a ​
2­3 minute informative speech​
on your modern‐day rebel. Focus on his/her specific actions and what he/she stood for. Clearly explain at least 2 similarities between your rebel and Antigone. You may use note cards for your speech. Your speech will be timed. Your ​
5 slide minimum PPT/Prezi​
should display images of your modern‐day rebel. Your presentation must include a brief summary of the rebel’s life (who your Rebel was and what your Rebel stood for) and discuss the similarities of the rebel to Antigone. Be creative in your presentation! ​
Presentation: 35 points​
. Written portion:​
You will hand in one paragraph comparing the modern rebel to Antigone. Paragraph must be written in CDWDW format. ​
Written portion: 25 points Possible Modern‐Day Rebels to Research Malcolm X Rosa Parks Pope John Paul II Oscar Romero Mahatma Gandhi Mother Teresa Nelson Mandela Harvey Milk (gay politician in California in 1970s) Alexander McQueen (British Fashion Designer) Lady Gaga
Bob Marley Kurt Cobain
The Dixie Chicks Janis Joplin
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Eminem
Annie Liebovitz (iconic photographer) Matisyahu (Jewish reggae artist) Leymah Roberta Gbowee (African Peace Activist) Ani Pachen (Tibetan Buddhist who led guerilla rebellion) Name: ___________________________________
Modern Day Rebel: _________________________________ Written (Comparison Paragraph) Criteria Possible Points Comments MLA format/CDWTDWCS /5 Content /20 Written Total:​
_________ / 25 Presentation Criteria Possible Points Comments Time of 2‐3 minutes /5 Minimum of 5 slides about your Rebel /5 Identify who your Rebel was and what /10 your Rebel stood for 2 similarities between Rebel and Antigone /10 Effort/Creativity /5 Speech Total:​
___________ / 35 TOTAL PROJECT GRADE​
: ​
____________ / 60