DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH

Sectionalism

CREATING A SPOKE DIAGRAM Basically a web or cluster to present information

CREATING A SPOKE DIAGRAM Read through the information (either North or South) As you read highlight or underline key pieces of

information for each of the heading (ie: climate and geography, population etc…) at least 3-5

Brainstorm ideas for pictures or visuals you could include with each key fact

With your partner begin a rough draft of the diagram *Focus on information that is clear and understandable * Information is complete and thorough (KISS principle- bullets of

info not sentences)

SCORING GUIDE- SPOKE DIAGRAMOF THE NORTH AND SOUTH

Clear and understandable – easy to read and gives a clear picture of the region and features.

Complete and thorough: includes 3-5 facts about each category, 2 visuals that make sense, title, topic in the middle.

Accuracy, neatness and creativity.

_________10 points

_________10 points

_________10 points

_________30 total points

CHECKLIST FOR SPOKE DIAGRAM FINAL COPY

1. Title at the top “ The Features of the _______” (fill in North/South)

2. Spoke diagram as center and 6(or 7) categories 3. Each category includes at least 3-5 facts and 2 visuals.

You can do more if you choose too. 4. Information should be clear and understandable as

well as complete and thorough. KISS principle 5. Use color and creativity to make it look good to the

audience. 6. Check it with your scoring guide – make sure it is an

“A” grade Good Luck