KEY ASSIGNMENT:

SOCIAL JUSTICE &

SOCIAL JUSTICE &
ACTIVISM
ACTIVISM
For this semester’s key assignment, you will work individually. Your will pick a topic
from the list below. Please choose a topic that you find interesting and you feel
passionate about.

Topics:
o Race and Ethnicity
• Racism: racial discrimination, racial profiling
o Religion
• Freedom of religion
o Ability
• Ableism
o Class
• Poverty
o Immigration
• Refugees
• Illegal Immigration
o Gender & Sexual Identity
• Same sex marriage
o Bullying & Bias
• Prejudice
• Stereotypes
o Rights & Activism
• Women’s rights
• Disability rights

Disclaimer:
The list above is not a complete list of social justice problems or topics. You can
choose a problem that isn’t in the list. Just make sure that I approve it.

I. RESEARCH

• Research your topic, become an expert who can’t wait to share your
knowledge.
• You will need to find and use at least 3 sources when doing your research.
• You need to show proof that you used your reading and listening skills when
researching your topic (e.g., you can listen to a podcast, watch a video, read a
scholarly article, etc.)
 • Please make sure that the sources you use for your research are credible and
accurate. Try to find content written by experts on your topic.
• You will need to turn in the research worksheet attached in this document.
• Due date: August 12th, 2020

II. WRITING

When you finish with your research, you will need to write a 1-2-page essay. Your
paper will discuss the social justice issue of your choice and solutions on how to end
the problem. Make sure that your essay includes the following:

1. A great title that will catch your audience’s attention.

2. A hook in the first line (Just as your title, a good hook will make your audience
want to read your essay.)
3. Include quotes or data from reliable sources (One or two strong quotes should
be enough for your essay.)
4. Your paper MUST include at least three solutions to end the social justice issue
of your choice in the following contexts:
i. In your school
ii. In your country
iii. In the world
5. A great conclusion. Your concluding statement should not only leave your
audience satisfied with what they read, but also make them curious to learn
more about the topic.
6. A list of your references. (Please make sure to properly cite other’s ideas and
quotes.)

Guidelines:
• Your essay should be 1-2 pages in length, typed in Times New Roman,
Californian FB, Arial, etc., 12pt font, and double spaced.
• Once you have finished your writing, please submit it via Drive where it will
be checked for plagiarism through Safe Assignment.
• Due date: Thursday August 13th, 2020

III. WRITING PART 2 (SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS)

• You will create three Instagram/Facebook posts. (One for each of the solutions
you discussed in your essay.)
• Your Instagram/Facebook posts should look the part. (Remember that you are
an activist who is trying to promote change in your community. Think about
 your audience and what would be appealing for them to see and motivate them
to create change.)
• Upload your Instagram/Facebook posts to Google Drive.
• Due date: Monday August 10th, 2020

IV.
SPEAKING
(RECORDED PRESENTATION)

You will present what you learned in your research and your solutions to end the
social justice problem in exactly 2:30 – 3 minutes. You can create a simple Power
Point with the Instagram/Facebook posts you had previously created. Use notecards.
• You will need to submit at least 1 draft of your presentation. (Please record
yourselves and upload your video in the “My Achievements” folder.)
• Your presentation should include:
o A brief description of what your social issue is
o A description of the three solutions that you have proposed to end the
problem in each of the contexts you were assigned to discuss
• Due date: August 13th, 2018

RESEARCH (KEY ASSIGNMENT)

Name(s) _________________________________________________ Topic
Chosen_____________________

Why did you choose this topic?

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Cite and write about 3 sources of research on this topic, at least one being
critical.
1. Research
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Explain findings
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2. Research
source__________________________________________________________
Explain findings
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3. Research
source___________________________________________________________
Explain findings
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What is the most interesting thing you learned in your research?
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ESSAY EVALUATION RUBRIC

Student Names: __________________________________________________

Topic 2 6 8 10 Score
Details and Information is Information is Information is presented
Organization
examples are scattered and logically in effective order.
(Overall order, not organized, needs further ordered Readability and
flow, and are hard to development. comprehension are
transitions) follow and excellent.
understand.
No paragraphs Some Paragraphs Excellent structure of
structure paragraphs with some topic paragraphs and
sentences transitions. All
Paragraphs
paragraphs with topic
organization
sentences.

Unable to find Details are Some details Supporting details are

specific details. somewhat don’t support specific to topic and
Quality of sketchy. the report topic. provide the necessary
Information information.

Introductory Introductory Introductory Introductory paragraph

paragraph is paragraph is paragraph is is clearly stated, has a
not apparent. vague. clearly stated sharp, distinct focus and
Introduction with a focus. enhances the impact of
the report
 Concluding Concluding Concluding Concluding paragraph
paragraph is paragraph is paragraph summarizes and draws
not apparent. only remotely follows and a clear, effective
related to the summarizes the conclusion and
Conclusion
report topic. report enhances the impact of
discussion and the report.
draws a
conclusion.
Numerous Few Fewer than 3 No spelling or
Grammar & grammatical grammatical or grammatical or grammatical errors.
Spelling and/or spelling spelling errors. spelling errors.
errors.
Resources not Some All resources All resources are cited
cited in paper or resources are are cited, but and appear with correct
Bibliography proper format cited but not all. formatting isn’t formatting.
not used. Not formatted correct.
correctly.
Numerous Few Fewer than 3 No punctuation errors.
Punctuation punctuation punctuation punctuation
errors. errors. errors.
The report The report has The report has The report has all the
doesn’t have few of the some of the required parts.
Content
the required required parts. required parts.
parts.
Follows the Follows the Follows the Follows the style 100%
APA style
style 40-50% style 60-70% style 80-90%
Total

ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC

Student Names: __________________________________________________

Total
Category Scoring Criteria Points Score
The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and 5
audience.
Organization
Information is presented in a logical sequence. 5
(15 points)
Presentation appropriately cites requisite number of references. 5
Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and 5
establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.
Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for 5
the target audience.
Content
Presentation contains accurate information. 5
(30 points)
Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose. 5
Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made 5
reflect well their relative importance.
There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation. 5
Speakers maintain good eye contact with the audience and is 5
appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, etc.).
Speakers uses a clear, audible voice. 5
 Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth. 5
Presentation Good language skills and pronunciation are used. 5
(35 points) Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and not 5
distracting.
Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits. 5
Information was well communicated. 5
The response to questions is congruent with the product. 5
Q&A The capacity to improvise responses is effective. 5
(20 points) The attitude taken towards the questions is appropriate. 5
The answer has a convincing closing. 5
Score Total Points 100