Ukraine Genocide

Introduction

Ever wonder how a genocide comes into fruition? Many people just know about the mass murders that occur in a genocide not that the reasons behind it. So its your job to research the Ukraine Genocide and enlighten others on a genocide other than just the mass murders. In this WebQuest you will learn how the Ukraine Genocide came about. You will do activities to discover how the genocide started, what was the purpose of the genocide, and the impact it had.

Task

This requires the student to do research certain topics on the genocide

1. What fused the Ukraine genocide

2. What was the purpose of the genocide

3. Why was Joseph Stalin's method of killing so successful

4. What impact did it have on the Ukraine society in years to come

After students will write an analytical essay on the topics researched

Process

This will be atleast a 3 page essay

  • First do some background research on the topic to get an idea
  • Next start answering the questions in full detail
  • Then analyze the research collected and make sure the information is relevant
  • After the student will tie together all the information and make it sequential
  • Finally you will write your essay

*Remember to include factual evidence and quotes that pertain to the research

Evaluation
Category

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor
Introduction

Introduction refers
specifically to the
work(s), addresses the
topic directly, and has a
clear thesis statement.

Introduction refers
specifically to the
work(s), addresses the
topic, and has a clear
thesis statement.

Introduction makes
some reference to the
work(s), attempts to
address the topic, and
has a fairly clear thesis
statement.

Introduction makes little
reference to the work(s),
poorly addresses the
topic, and has an unclear
thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs

Body paragraphs have
clear topic sentences,
support the thesis, and
are well organized

Body paragraphs have
topic sentences,
support the thesis, and
are fairly organized.

Body paragraphs support
the thesis, attempt to
address the topic, and
are fairly organized.

Body paragraphs do not
sufficiently support the
thesis and are not
organized.
Evidence

Evidence is specific,
sufficient, and significant;
they are clearly explained
and connected directly to
the thesis.

Evidence is specific,
sufficient, and significant;
they are clearly explained
and connected directly to
the thesis.

Evidence and
explanations are fair
and/or insufficient; they
provide some support to
the thesis.

Evidence and
explanations are unclear
and insufficient; they
provide little support to
the thesis
Conclusion

Conclusion clearly
restates the thesis,
reinforces the major
points and makes a
broader statement about
the topic.

Conclusion sums up
the thesis and
reinforces it well.

Conclusion does not
fully sum up or reinforce
the thesis.

Conclusion sums up the
thesis poorly with little
reinforcement
Grammar

Spelling, grammar, and
punctuation are accurate
and nearly perfect.

Spelling, grammar, and
punctuation are mostly
accurate with few
errors.

Spelling, grammar, and
punctuation are fair with
some obvious errors.

Spelling, grammar, and
punctuation are poor
with frequent errors.
Conclusion

Congratulatons! You know about the Holodomor. You should now know more to a genocide rather than just the mass murders. You are now ready to enlighten others about the Ukraine genocide.

Credits