Perfect Society Assignment Guidelines

7th Grade English / Mr. Hartman & Ms. Jodzis

You will be completing an oral presentation telling your classmates about the society that you created
with your group. This project will include writing, speaking, listening, visuals, and editing. Each group
member needs to take on an individual task in order to complete this project. Follow the guidelines
below to begin creating your perfect society. May the odds be ever in your favor!
1. Cover sheet The cover sheet must include the name of your perfect society, a group-created logo or
drawing, and all names of the groups members.
2. Name of your perfect society Choose a creative and appropriate name to represent your new
society. Write a meaningful statement (3-5 sentences) that tells why your group chose this name.
3. Society Motto and Seal Create a slogan or motto that citizens of your society will follow, and draw a

utopian seal. Write a brief description (3-5 sentences) that explains the meaning of the motto and
seal that you chose.
4. Society Animal or Mascot What animal would best symbolize your society? Explain your choice in

3-5 sentences. For example, the animal that represents the United States is a bald eagle. Pick an
animal that represents what your society stands for.
5. List of Rules Develop a list of 10 rules that all community members must follow. Provide an

explanation for each rule.

6. Options: Choose two of the societal elements outlined on the societal elements page. Discuss how

both will be structured and organized in your society. How will they work? See specific instructions
on the societal elements page.

Societal Elements

Choose two of the following societal elements to include in your

perfect society. Each option should have 7-10 sentences written,
proofread, and edited.
Government and Values: What type of government would you have? Who is in charge? Who would make
and enforce the rules?
Family: What is the ideal family? How are families formed? Who will care for the children? Who will care for
the elderly? Are there any family traditions? (ex. Christmas, birthdays, etc.) Will your society have new
traditions?
Education and Careers: Describe your school setting. What age will students begin and end mandatory
education? What would they learn? Will girls and boys be treated differently? Who chooses the career each
member of the community will pursue? What types of careers will be available?
Law & Order What sort of system (or systems) will be needed to deal with those who break rules or those
who harm others? How will you enforce the rules of your society?
Technology and Location: Describe the level of technology. Will your community have futuristic technology or
go back to a simpler time? What transportation is available? What about communication. Describe the layout
and type of location or your community. What is the weather like? Do you have seasons? Do you live near the
ocean, desert, farm fields, etc.

Perfect Society Scoring Rubric

Category

Mastery (A+)

Proficiency (B)

Zero (Try Again)

Cover sheet
(5 points)

Effective, attention-grabbing
logo or drawing
-5-

Logo or drawing is
present
-4-

Some or all logos or

drawings are present
-0-

Society
name
(5 points)

Society name is creative and

appropriate and represents
your new society. Group
included a meaningful
statement (3-5 sentences) that
tells why your group chose this
name.
-5-

Society name is
Society name is not
somewhat creative and
very creative and
represents new society.
does not do a good
Group included a
job representing your
statement that
new society. There is
somewhat explains why
no statement
your group chose this
including an
name.
explanation about
-4why your group chose
this name.
-0-

Society
Motto OR
Seal
(5 points)

Society slogan or motto that

citizens of your society will
follow is creative. It includes a
brief description (3-5
sentences) that explains the
meaning of the motto or seal
that you chose

Society slogan or motto

that citizens of your
society will follow is
somewhat creative. It
includes a statement
that explains the
meaning of the motto or
seal that you chose.

-5-

-4-

Society motto or seal

is not very creative
and does not do a
good job representing
your new society.
There is no statement
including an
explanation about
why your group chose
this name.
-0-

Society
animal or
mascot
(5 points)

The animal chosen perfectly

symbolizes what your society
stands for. It is creative and
your group included a brief
explanation (3-5 sentences)
about why you chose this
animal.

The animal chosen

symbolizes what your
society stands for. Your
group included an
explanation about why
you chose this animal.
-4-

The animal chosen

does not symbolize
what your society
stands for. Your group
did not include an
explanation about
why you chose this
animal.

-5-0List of rules
(5 points)

Your group has a well thought

out list of 10 rules that all
community members must
follow. They are creative and
your group provided an
excellent explanation for each
rule.

Your group has a list of

10 rules that all
community members
must follow. Your group
provided explanation for
each rule.

Your group does no

have any rules.
Therefore, no
explanation is
provided.
-0-

-4-5-

Option 1
(5 points)

Highly effective, creative

societal element that followed
the directions provided. There
are 7-10 sentences explaining
the element chosen.
-5-

Mostly effective societal

Societal element
element that mostly
option 1 is not present
followed the directions.
or is extremely off
-4topic.
-0-

Option 2
(5 points)

Highly effective, creative

societal element that followed
the directions provided. There
are 7-10 sentences explaining
the element chosen.
-5-

Mostly effective societal

Societal element
element that mostly
option 1 is not present
followed the directions.
or is extremely off
-4topic.
-0-

What makes your society the

ideal society to live in? In order
to get others to agree that your
society is the best, you must
tell them. You made eye
contact and kept a strong
volume throughout.
-5-

You presented your

You were not
society, but relied on
prepared to present
your poster to help talk your perfect society to
about your society. You
your peers. You had
had okay volume but
nothing to contribute
classmates in the back
as far as a verbal
had a hard time hearing
presentation.
you.
-0-4-

You did a thorough job helping

your group members to
complete the project. You took
on an individual task that
helped to benefit your group.
You were always on task in
class. You worked outside of
class to ensure you completed
your task. You wrote an
excellent reflection regarding
your role in the group.

You helped your group

members to complete
the project. You took on
an individual task that
helped your group. You
were mostly on task in
class. You worked
outside of class to
ensure you completed
your task. You gave an
explanation explaining
your role.

Oral
presentation

SelfReflection
that
demonstrate
your
individual
work
(20 points)

-20-

You did NOT help

your group members
in any way. You
completed no outside
work and were
distracting to your
group members. You
gave no explanation
because you did not
help. BE BETTER.
-0-

-18Bonus

Extra points for amazing effort with pictures and detailed

explanations.

TOTAL: _______/60