Congratulations! You have been chosen by the United States Postal Service to nominate a famous person in American history as the subject for a new commemorative stamp. The Postal Service realized that women in American history seldom received the recognition they justly deserved and courageously earned. Therefore, they have selected only women for consideration. Your responsibility is to assist the Postmaster General in making the final choice by persuading him that your candidate's contributions to our society make her the deserving winner.
Research the life of a famous American woman.
Prepare a graphic organizer as an outline for a three to five minute oral presentation.
Write an expository/persuasive letter to the U. S. Postal Service
Select and read a biography about a famous American woman.
Use the recommended internet sites for further research.
Use print, CD-Rom, or online encyclopedias to research your subject
Fill-in the WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT worksheet.
Prepare a graphic organizer to help plan your oral presentation.
Write an expository/persuasive letter to the U. S. Postal Service stating the accomplishments of your subject and why you believe she deserves to be the finalist as the subject of a new commemorative stamp.
Biography Books
Encyclopedias (print)
Encarta CD
INSPIRATION graphic organizer
You will be graded on the comprehensive completion of the worksheet, your enthusiastic oral presentation, and your convincing expository/persuasive letter to the Postmaster General.
Rubric
Excellent
Very
Good Fair
Good
| Completed worksheet | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Wrote clear, coherent, detailed information | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Used computer and books as resources | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Created a useful graphic organizer | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Presentation to class | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Expository format | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Content details of letter | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mechanics | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
You have all worked very hard to complete this WebQuest. You are to be congratulated for making us aware of many famous American woman and their contributions to our society. Hopefully, their courage in the face of adversity will help to strengthen ours.
