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Letter to the Qianlong Emperor
You are an assistant to King George III
of England and you have been given a letter from the Qianlong Emperor
addressed to your King. As His Royal Consultant, you have been asked
to respond to China's emperor. You and your partner will write a
letter to the Qianlong Emperor. You will work with a partner to
ensure the most forceful yet diplomatic letter possible. In
your letter, you will identify 3 examples of the Qianlong Emperor.
In your letter you will identify three examples of the Qianlong Emperor's
isolationist views. Then you will include three examples of England's
imperialist policies towards China.
Make sure that you:
- type a minimum of a one page letter
- use complete sentences, excellent grammar,
paragraph structure, correct spelling
- write an opinionated letter (Do you
like the Qianlong Emperor?)
- write forcefully yet diplomatically
(appropriate language)
- identify and explain three examples
of the Emperor's isolationist policy
- provide an overall explanation of why
his policies are bad for England
- identify and explain three examples
of England's imperialist policies towards China
- provide an overall explanation of why
England's policies are good for England
Be prepared to read your letter to the
class!
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Presentation
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5
Neatly types at least a 1 page paper
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3
Types less than a 1 page paper or hand writes 2 pages
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1
Hand writes 1 page
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0
Not completed
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Grammar and Structure
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5
Uses paragraph structure, complete sentences, excellent spelling
and grammar
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3
One of the criteria is missing
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1
2 of the criteria are missing
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0
Not completed
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Viewpoint
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5
Writes opinionated letter; demonstrates anti Chinese and pro British
stance, uses forceful language, is diplomatic
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3
One of the criteria is missing
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1
2 of the criteria is missing
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0
Not completed
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Examples of Isolationism
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5
Accurately identifies & explains 3 of Emperor's isolationist
policies
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3
Accurately identifies & explains 2 policies or identifies
3 policies but doesn't explain them
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1
Accurately identifies & explains 1 policy or identifies 2
policies but doesn't explain them
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0
Not completed
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x3 =
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Explanation of Emperor's Policies
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5
Clearly explains why the Emperor's policies are bad for England
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3
Less clearly explains why the Emperor's policies are bad for England
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1
Fails to clearly explain why the Emperor's policies are bad for
England
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0
Not completed
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Examples of Imperialism
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5
Accurately identifies & explains 3 of England's policies
of imperialism
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3
Accurately identifies & explains 2 policies or identifies
3 policies but doesn't explain them
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1
Accurately identifies & explains 1 policy or identifies 2
policies but doesn't explain them
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0
Not completed
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x3 =
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Explanation of England's Policies
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5
Clearly explains why England's policies are good for England
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3
Less clearly explains why England's policies are good for England
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1
Fails to clearly explain why England's policies are good for England
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0
Not completed
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Oral Presentation
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3
Clearly & slowly reads to class
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N/A
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1
Reads letter to class
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0
Not completed
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Total = __________/ 58 points
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