June 4 2026 Project Sample Outline - Final Pocahontas Project

 

Compare & Contrast Project – PowerPoint Outline (Checklist)

Slide 1: Title Slide

• ☐ Project title
• ☐ Your name
• ☐ Class / teacher
• ☐ Date

Slide 2: Project Overview

• ☐ Topic being compared (e.g., versions of Pocahontas)
• ☐ Brief explanation of what you are comparing
• ☐ Thesis/claim (What is the main idea of your comparison?)

Slide 3: Sources

• ☐ Source 1 (title + type: article, film, PDF, etc.)
• ☐ Source 2 (title + type)
• ☐ Optional: Source 3
• ☐ At least 2 different sources included 

Slide 4: Summary of Perspective #1

• ☐ Key ideas from source
• ☐ Author/creator’s purpose
• ☐ Any bias shown

Slide 5: Summary of Perspective #2

• ☐ Key ideas from source
• ☐ Author/creator’s purpose
• ☐ Any bias shown

Slide 6: Summary of Perspective #3

• ☐ Key ideas from source
• ☐ Author/creator’s purpose
• ☐ Any bias shown

Slide 7: Similarities

• ☐ At least 2–3 similarities listed
• ☐ Clear explanation of each
• ☐ Evidence or quotes included

Slide 8: Differences

• ☐ At least 2–3 differences listed
• ☐ Clear explanation
• ☐ Evidence or quotes included

Slide 9: Evidence & Quotes

• ☐ Minimum 3 quotes or pieces of evidence 
• ☐ Source names included
• ☐ Quotes support comparisons

Slide 10: Bias & Purpose Analysis

• ☐ What is each source trying to do?
• ☐ What perspective is being presented?
• ☐ How does bias affect understanding?

Slide 11: Why Perspective Matters

• ☐ Explanation in your own words
• ☐ Why is it important to see multiple perspectives?
• ☐ Connection to the Pocahontas unit

Slide 12: Personal Reflection

• ☐ Answer: “How has your understanding of Pocahontas changed?”
• ☐ At least 3–4 sentences
• ☐ Thoughtful personal insight

ESSAY - Project Option Check 

If you did the Essay:

• ☐ 3–5 paragraphs
• ☐ Introduction with claim
• ☐ Body paragraphs with comparisons
• ☐ Conclusion
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  Final Checklist Slide - for both options.

• ☐ At least 2 sources used
• ☐ 3+ pieces of evidence
• ☐ Similarities & differences explained
• ☐ Bias analyzed
• ☐ Reflection completed
• ☐ Organized & clear

Prior info provided earlier this week below.

• Compare & Contrast Essay OR Poster

Project Guidelines:

Students must include:

• At least 2 different sources (articles, PDFs, film)
• Key similarities and differences
• Analysis of bias and purpose
• Personal reflection:
  • Why does perspective matter?

Culminating Project Options

Option 1: Comparative Essay

• 3–5 paragraphs:
  • Introduction (topic + claim)
  • Body paragraphs (comparisons)
  • Conclusion (importance of multiple perspectives)
  • Quotes or evidence from sources (min 3)

Option 2: Poster / Visual Project

Must include:

• Venn diagram or side-by-side comparison
• Quotes or evidence from sources (min 3)
• Images (optional)
• Written explanation

*Mini Lesson - Mr. Wilson - BC Digital Classroom review.

Assessment Rubric 

Criteria	Excellent	Developing	Beginning
Understanding of Perspectives	Clear & insightful	Some understanding	Limited
Use of Evidence	Strong & specific	Some evidence	Minimal
Comparison Skills	Thoughtful contrasts	Basic comparison	Little comparison
Communication	Organized, clear	Some clarity	Unclear

Work Periods + Presentations

Assessment Criteria:

• Understanding of both perspectives
• Use of evidence
• Clarity of comparison
• Critical thinking

Final Reflection Journal: > ON YOUR PROJECT

• “How has your understanding of Pocahontas changed throughout this unit?”