Critically read state symbols (flag, seal, motto, song) as crafted historical objects
Exercise
Difficulty 5
~7 min
hist.g4.f.ex_36
Symbol Redesign Proposal
Prompt
Stretch: choose ONE state symbol and propose a redesign that addresses the 'leaves out' column. Write 5-6 sentences explaining your redesign and what it would now include.
How it's presented
mode
essay
prompt audio ID
audio.g4f.ex 36.stem
Answer criteria
type
open response
rubric
5-6 sentences + redesign proposal addresses specific 'left out' element + names what would now be included
Hints
- Use the 'leaves out' column from your chart.
- Redesign is creative + critical - what would the symbol show that it currently does not?
Misconceptions to watch
- Generic redesign without addressing 'leaves out'
- Missing the rationale
- Failing to name what is added
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