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Glogster Project for The Crucible

100 points For this assignment you will be researching various topics that will prepare you to read The Crucible such as Puritan History, McCarthyism, Arthur Miller, and the Salem Witch Trials.   You will be using the links provided to assist you with your research.   If you would like to use additional sources that is up to you, but you will need to create a Works Cited page if you use any resources other than the ones provided for you.   You will also be provided with guiding questions to assist you with your research. Once you have gathered your research, you will be presenting your material through Glogster.   A Glogster is basically a digital poster.   You will be able to add images, video, or sound to your text to make your poster as creative as possible.   To begin, go to Glogster.   Go ahead and create your own account with Glogster.  There is no other school code.   In the future, you will be able to login with your created account information.   Once you have created an account, click on Create New Glog.   This is where you will create your poster.   Make sure to include the required information on your poster, but other than that, this is your creation.   If you need additional help, ask your teacher. Here is the required information you will need to include on your Glogster as well as the websites (click on the titles) to assist you with your research: Puritans     Who were the Puritans?     What did they believe in?     Why did they cross the Atlantic? McCarthyism     Who was Joseph McCarthy?     Where did the term McCarthyism come from?     Define anti-communism. Arthur Miller     Where was he born?     What other literature is he famous for?     Why did Arthur Miller write a book about the Salem Witch Trials? Salem Witch Trials     What were the Salem Witch Trials?     List some accused witches.     Give a brief overview of the procedure of the Salem Witch Trials. View the rubric to see how you will be graded on this assignment.   Once you create your Glogster, you will be asked to save and publish it.   After you save it, you will be given a web address for your Glog.   You need to save this web address and submit the link for grading. ***If you are unable to use Glogster contact your teacher for other presentation options such as PowerPoint.***                                                    20 Points 17 Points 15 Points 10 Points Research Information . The Glogster includes all required elements in a thoughtful manner. All 4 research topics have been included. The Glogster includes most of the required elements. One of the research topics was not fully covered. The Glogster is missing some of the required elements. Two of the research topics were not fully covered. The Glogster is missing much of the required elements. Three or more of the research topics were not covered. Neatness   The Glogster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The Glogster is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The Glogster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Creativity The design of the Glogster reflects an exceptional degree of student creativity. One or two of the graphics used on the Glogster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display. The design of the Glogster is student made, but shows little creativity. The design of the Glogster shows no creativity. Effort The design of the Glogster reflects an exceptional degree of student effort. The design of the Glogster reflects an adequate degree of student effort. The design of the Glogster reflects an inadequate degree of student effort. The design of the Glogster shows little or no student effort. Grammatical Correctness There were no grammar or spelling errors. One or two grammatical errors were evident. Three or more grammatical mistakes were evident. It is apparent that the student did not proofread his/her Glogster