Developed two to three characters well and three of the five points. Conversation is vague. 6 Developed one character well and two of five points. Conversation is vague. 5 Very poorly developed.
Conversation is vague.
English classes could read historical novels involving the time periods of each of the presidents listed above. Students could also study the dialogue format by reading plays in English or studying theater. Students may want to produce their conversations in a theater class. Mira Spiegel Cohen teaches AP government and history at Beverly Hills High School in California.