Alfred+Packer+Research+project

Who is Alfred Packer? What did he do? Why did he lie in court? Was he guilty of murder, or just cannibalism?
TASK : It is 1907, and Alfred Packer is asking to have his sentence pardoned. Write a letter to the Denver Post explaining what you think of Packer and his situation. Persuade readers whether or not you think Packer should be pardoned.

STEP 1 - Complete part A and B in either order. While in the lab, you can work on Part A after finishing Part B.

PART A - In the classroom: Read the articles linked below **in class**, and record information about Alfred Packer on your provided note-taking forms.

PART B - in the SHOP LAB: Review the links below and choose 2 sites for research. You must fill out a site evaluation form for each site you use. [|Alfred Packer] [|Colorado Gov- Alfred Packer] [|Packer Biography Suite 101]

IF YOU DIDN'T FINISH NOTES IN THE CLASSROOM, USE THE LINKS ABOVE TO OPEN DOCUMENTS AND TAKE NOTES.

Step 3: Using your research information, type your letter to the Denver Post. Explain what Packer did, what you think of him and his situation, and whether or not Judge Kushner should pardon him before he dies. Use details from your notes in your explanations. Either print your letter, or post it below with your name attached.

SCORING GUIDE: 3: Proficient (25-30) Ideas: - Includes research facts - Explains what you think Packer did - Persuades readers if he should be pardoned or not Organization: - Intro paragraph to introduce topic/ opinion - Body paragraph provides evidence - Conclusion paragraph wraps it up/ calls to action Style/ Fluency - No run ons/ fragments - good sentence variety/ transitions - Persuasive voice/ tone Conventions: - Correct letter format - Edited for spelling/ punctuation

2: Partially Proficient (20-25) COMMENTS: 1: Unsatisfactory COMMENTS: