Final Project:
Modern-Day
Rizal
To encourage students to critically analyze the life and
works of Dr. Jose Rizal and apply their understanding by
creatively comparing Rizal's characteristics, values, and
impact to a contemporary individual they personally know.
Select a Modern-Day Individual: Choose someone from your
personal life, such as a family member, friend, teacher,
community leader, or any individual you admire, who
exhibits qualities and characteristics reminiscent of Dr. Jose
Rizal. This person should possess values and traits that align
with Rizal's legacy, such as patriotism, advocacy for change,
intellectual prowess, cultural awareness, and more.
Research: Conduct thorough research on Dr. Jose Rizal's life,
writings, and impact. Understand his contributions to
Philippine society, his advocacy for reforms, and his overall
philosophy.
Identify Parallels: Identify the key similarities and parallels
between your chosen modern-day individual and Dr. Jose
Rizal. How do their values, actions, and impact align? What
contributions have they made to their community or society
that reflect Rizal's ideals?
Write the Article: Compose a creative and engaging feature
article that highlights the comparisons between your chosen
individual and Dr. Jose Rizal. Your article should not only
present the parallels but also delve into their motivations,
achievements, and the significance of their actions in the
context of today's society.
Formatting: The feature article should be well-structured,
written in clear and concise language, and include relevant
anecdotes or examples that showcase the similarities
between the two individuals.
RUBRIC
CONTENT - 40 POINTS
• Clarity of comparison and identification of parallels (10 points)
• Depth of research on Dr. Jose Rizal and chosen individual (10 points)
• Thorough understanding of Rizal's values and their manifestation in both
individuals (10 points)
• Relevance and significance of the comparisons in today's context (10
points)
PRESENTATION & FORMATTING – 20 POINTS
• Proper formatting, headings, subheadings, and paragraphs (10 points)
• Inclusion of relevant images or visuals (10 points)
RUBRIC
CREATIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT – 20 POINTS
• Engaging introduction and conclusion (5 points)
• Creative use of anecdotes, examples, or quotes (5 points)
• Unique approach to presenting the comparisons (5 points)
• Overall flow and readability of the article (5 points)
WRITING QUALITY – 20 POINTS
• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling (5 points)
• Effective sentence structure and vocabulary (5 points)
• Consistent tone and style throughout the article (5 points)
• Appropriate use of transitions and coherence (5 points)
SAMPLE WORK
RUBRIC
• Observe proper etiquette should you interview for the
article.
• Make sure that you solicit informed consent and
approval.
• You may use Cebuano, Filipino, or English.
• Cite the references used on the last page.
• Your write-up must entail at least 500 words with
supplementary photos and documentation.
RUBRIC
• Your write-ups shall be posted publicly on Facebook
on or before December 08, 2024. Use the hashtags
#CDUModernDayRizal2024
• Tag your featured individual, groupmates, and Sir
Ondo in your post.
• Submit a copy of your article in .pdf format through
the designated CELO+ Assignment tab.
