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Qin Shi Huang Di Obituary  Mrs. Dolan

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**Background:**

The First Emperor is dead!! It is 209 BCE and the first emperor has just died. You are a journalist who is assigned to cover the story.

Assignment:
You need to write a newspaper obituary that will be on the front cover of the Chinese newspaper. You must include all of the following:


 * 1) It must be two pages long.
 * 2) Newspaper header including title, date, city etc. (5 points)
 * 3) In newspaper format with columns and many small paragraphs that include the following information
 * 4) Discuss how the Qin unified China. (5 points)
 * 5) Discuss two things he is known for doing when he came to power other than the Great Wall and the Terracotta army. (10 points)
 * 6) Discuss in detail the Great Wall building project. (5 points)
 * 7) Discuss in detail the tomb and terracotta soldier building project. (5 points)
 * 8) Discuss the emperor’s fear of death and what he did to avoid dying. (5 points)
 * 9) Make your opinion known on how you feel about the emperor dying. For example you could have a title: “Hurray the First Tyrant is Finally Dead” or “Saddest Day in Chinese History the Mighty Tiger of Qin is Dead”. Besides a title make sure to continue that point of view throughout your writing. (5 points)
 * 10) Include at least four pictures that are wallet size. Make sure to document your sources under the picture. (4 points)
 * 11) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Make it neat and it must be organized and edited. (5 points)
 * 12) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Make it creative- the most creative ones will get extra credit. (5 points)
 * 13) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">You must include a bibliography of at least 3 sources including one book. (6 points)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">***Check out a newspaper to see the format that obituaries are written in so you can make yours accurate!**
 * We will go to the library and the librarian will help show you good sources of information. You must turn all words into your own unless you use a direct quotation.


 * 60 POINTS **

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">RESEARCH <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Remember... <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">The best research comes from a variety of different sources in a variety of different formats.

**Academic Databases:**
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Search for Emperor Shi Huang-Di (Qin Dynasty of China) in the following credible sources:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Gale Biography in Context
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">To access this Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Database:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Type your library card #
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Click on Login
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(Do not enter Search criteria) Scroll down to List of resources
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Type your search term. Scroll down to “Usage rights.” From the pull-down menu, choose “Labeled for reuse.”
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Books:
<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Search library catalogs for books:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">WCSD Library Catalog
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Login using your WITS username and password.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Click Resource Lists (located in the left column)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Click on the Public Lists tab
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Click Qin Shi Huang Difor a list of books in the Williamsville Central School District libraries

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Created by Mrs. Dolan and Mrs. Grossman, January 14, 2-11