domingo, 1 de marzo de 2015

PROJECT UNIT 5

The History of Rock and Roll Final Project UNIT 5

Introduction

Rock and Roll

 Choose an artist you would like to research and present to the class. It can be someone who is currently performing  today or someone from the past.

If you would like to work with a partner, you may do so. However, there are a few more steps you will need to add to your project.

Choose an artist/band and give this information to Chelo through Educamos BEFORE next Thursday 5th March.



Task


Your task is to create a Powerpoint presentation that highlights your artist. Your grade on this project will be based on the quality and information presented on your powerpoint as well as your presentation to the class. This project is worth 200 points.



ProcesS

Look up the following information and save it on paper or in a Word Doc.

1.   Date of birth (and death if they are in the past) If you are studying a group, list each member and what date the band got together.

2.   Where did he/she/they grow up? (If you are studying a group, list where the group met.)

3.   What genre would you categorize them in? (some may be a combination of several)

Here are some examples:

Rock Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Metal, Alternative, Singer/Songwriter Alternative Punk, Grunge, Indie Rock
Blues Contemporary Blues
Country Country Gospel, Bluegrass, Contemporary Country Metal
Disco
Etc...

4.  What influence do you believe was the strongest from the following genres before "Rock and Roll" began in the 1950s?

Rhythm and Blues Band (Jazz)
Country and Western

5.  Choose 3 of the following questions to answer. Choose 6 questions if you are working with a partner.

How did he/she/they get into the music field? Whoinfluenced them greatly in life?
Did they grow up playing/singing music?
What music artists have influenced their sound/music?
How long has this individual or group been performing as a career? Has this individual or group won any awards? (Grammy, etc.)
Does this group ever come to Spain on tour?
What kind of instruments do they use?What subjects do they sing about?

USE THE FOLLOWING SITES FOR INFORMATION

(Please use these websites with caution. If you come across questionable material, please notify your teacher.)







If you have trouble finding information, you MAY want to try wikipedia. However, you must state that your information is from wikipedia and is not completely reliable.

Wikipedia is a good place to get opinions on what genres and influences that your artist may have. It is not a good place to get facts, such as history.

Open up Powerpoint and create the following presentation:


Slide 1             Band Title and Picture(s) Slide 2 Answers to questions 1 & 2
Slide 3             Answers to questions 3 & 4

Slide 4-6          Answers to chosen questions (Question #5) (3 extra slides if working with a partner)

Slide 7             Images (or whatever you want!) Slide 8                        Tagxedo http://www.tagxedo.com
Slide 9             Why did you choose this artist? (Give a few good reasons.) Slide 10                                    Video or Audio Link & SITE ALL SOURCES
 (If you are working with a partner, you will have 13 slides at this point. You will also need to add a 14th slide with one of the following:
·          An online quiz for us to take as a class
·          Information from an interview (written or on audio/video)
·          Information on charity work your artist does
·          Information on his/her family life (or choose a main member from your group to research)
·          Information on an upcoming album or tour they are doing
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