Wilson Clock Expedition Project Guidelines

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to completing the Wilson Clock Expedition project. It covers the project requirements, including the use of key terms, narrative structure, and rubric details. Emphasis is placed on originality and avoiding plagiarism. A student example is analyzed to illustrate expectations, and final tips are given to encourage students to self-assess and complete the project independently.

What should be included on the cover page of the Wilson Clock Expedition project?

• A list of 25 relevant items

• A summary of the project

• A map of the expedition

• A list of key terms

How should key terms be highlighted in the project?

• Bolded or highlighted the first time they are used

• Underlined every time they appear

• Written in a different color every time

• Used only in the final entry

What is the minimum number of key terms that must be used by the end of the project?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

What narrative technique is recommended for describing events in the project?

• Writing in third person

• Using only key terms

• Listing events without detail

• Using dialogue and scene description

Why is it important to avoid writing about future events in the project?

• It makes the story less interesting

• It can lead to historical inaccuracies

• It is not allowed by the rubric

• It confuses the reader

What was a positive aspect of the student's draft reviewed in the video?

• It had a lot of dialogue

• It was very short and concise

• It included fictional events

• It used a variety of narrative techniques

What should students focus on when self-assessing their project?

• The use of fictional elements

• The length of the project

• The number of pages

• The use of key terms and historical accuracy

What is the main reason for ensuring the project is originally written?

• To include more key terms

• To make it longer

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make it more colorful

What should students do if they need feedback on their project?

• Ask someone to rewrite it

• Seek feedback but ensure it remains their own work

• Ignore feedback and submit as is

• Copy from a classmate

What is the purpose of using the resources provided on the classroom page?

• To avoid using key terms

• To reduce the amount of writing

• To ensure historical accuracy and completeness

• To make the project longer