ANNIE OAKLEY

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"You are a very, very clever little girl."
-- Queen Victoria to Annie Oakley

 
Annie Oakley in Columbus, Ohio, 1893

Annie Oakley's life is the stuff of legends. She was born in 1860 to humble Quaker parents in Darke County, Ohio. She became a world-famous entertainer and featured performer with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Her self-discipline, showmanship, and legendary gifts as a sharpshooter helped her become world-famous. She was always a generous, gentle woman. She excelled in a "man's sport" and encouraged other women to do the same.

Annie Oakley in Columbus, Ohio, 1893, wearing a new dress she sewed of peau de soir Photo courtesy The Annie Oakley Foundation

What's the truth?
What's the legend?
Let's find out!

 

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Annie Oakley jumping over a table
Annie Oakley jumps over a table in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, probably rehearsing for an act in the show.
Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library

What's
the
TASK?


Your TASK includes three activities.

Timeline Activity
Create a timeline showing the events in the life of Annie Oakley.
Truth/Legend Activity
Create an Annie Oakley Truth/Legend Historical Marker.
Your Choice Activity

 (Select only 1)
Option 1
Create an Annie Oakley Time Capsule.
Option 2
Write 5 questions to ask Annie Oakley.

 

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Annie Oakley holding a gun
I can truthfully say I know of no other recreation that will do so much toward keeping a woman in good health and perfect figure than a few hours spent occasionally at trap shooting.
Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library

What's
the
PROCESS?

Your PROCESS -- Timeline Activity

1. Get a copy of the timeline sheet and the events sheet from the teacher. (One for each group.)
2. Print your name(s) on the back of the timeline sheet.
3. Use the "Resources" (below) to idenfy the correct year of each event on the event sheet.
4. Use the rubric in "Evaluation" (below) to help you work through this activity.
5. Write the correct year of each event on the "markers" on the event sheet.
6. Add 2 World/Ohio events on 2 blank markers ... the ones pointing downward.
7. Add 2 Annie Oakley events on 2 blank markers ... the ones point upwards.
8. Cut out all "markers" and paste them in their correct places on the timeline.
9. Write your 3 rubric self-assessment scores on the back of the timeline, and give the completed timeline to the teacher.

Your PROCESS -- Truth/Legend Activity

1. Get a copy of the Truth/Legend Historical Marker template from the teacher. (One for each group.)
2. Use the "Resources" (below) to identify 6 important facts about Annie Oakley.
3. "Bullet" these facts on the TRUTH portion of the Historical Marker. One is given as an example.
4. Use the "Resources" (below) to identify 2 legends about Annie Oakley. A legend is something that is either not true or cannot be verified/proven.
5. "Bullet" these legends on the LEGEND portion of the Historical Marker. One is given as an example.
6. Use the rubric in "Evaluation" (below) to help you work through this activity.
7. Print your name(s) on the back of the Truth/Legend Historical Marker sheet.
8. Write your 3 rubric self-assessment scores on the back of the paper, and give the completed Truth/Legend Historical Marker paper to the teacher.

or

1. Get a copy of the PowerPoint Truth/Legend Historical Marker template from the teacher. (One for each group.)
2. Use the "Resources" (below) to identify 6 important facts about Annie Oakley.
3. Use PowerPoint to "bullet" these facts on the TRUTH portion of the Historical Marker. One is given as an example.
4. Use the "Resources" (below) to identify 2 legends about Annie Oakley. A legend is something that is either not true or cannot be verified/proven.
5. Use PowerPoint to "bullet" these legends on the LEGEND port of the Historical Marker. One is given as an example.
6. Use the rubric in "Evaluation" (below) to help you work through this activity.
7. Save & print your PowerPoint Truth/Legends Historical Marker sheet.
8. Print your name(s) on the back of the Truth/Legend Historical Marker sheet.
9. Write your 3 rubric self-assessment scores on the back of the paper, and give the completed Truth/Legend Historical Marker paper to the teacher.

Your PROCESS -- Your Choice Activity (Choose only 1)

OPTION 1
Pretend it is 1926. Annie Oakley has just passed away. You are given the job of putting together the ANNIE OAKLEY MEMORIAL TIME CAPSULE. The time capsule will be opened in the year 2026 ... 100 years after the death of Annie Oakley. You may only include 5 items. What should be included?
1. Decide what items should be included in the time capsule.
2. Draw a picture of the contents of the time capsule and label each item.
3. Determine your 1st choice. Label this item "1st choice."
4. Use the rubric in "Evaluation" (below) to help you work through this activity.
5. Print your name(s) on the back of the Truth/Legend Historical Marker sheet.
6. Write your 3 rubric self-assessment scores on the the back of the drawing, and give the completed ANNIE OAKLEY MEMORIAL TIME CAPSULE drawing to the teacher.

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OPTION 2
Pretend it is 1926. You are a reporter for the Darke County Weekly Newspaper. Your boss wants you to interview Annie Oakley. This is your chance to get to the truth and clear up misunderstands and exaggerations about her fame. Since Annie Oakley has not been well, she will only talk with you if you give her your questions in advance. She will only take 5 questions. What 5 questions would you like to ask Annie Oakley? Your boss and the readers of the newspaper are waiting!
1. Decide what 5 questions you should ask Annie Oakley.
2. Write (or word process and print) your 5 questions.
3. Use the rubric in "Evaluation" (below) to help you work through this activity.
5. Print your name(s) on the back of the 5 questions paper.
6. Write your 3 rubric self-assessment scores on the the back of the paper, and give the completed 5 questions paper to the teacher.

 

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Chief Sitting Bull
Hunkpapa Sioux Chief Sitting Bull poses for a bust portrait while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears his hair in braids with fur wrapped around their ends and has an embroidered sash across his chest. A scarf is pinned around his neck. Sitting Bull appeared in the Wild West Show in 1885.
Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library

RESOURCES???

What RESOURCES?

RESOURCES for the Timeline Activity

Here is a list of resources you'll find helpful as you complete the Timeline Activity.
 

Annie Oakley Quick Facts

 

Annie Oakley by Kate Kenin

 

The Truth About Annie Oakley

 

Annie Oakley: Sharpshooter & Performer (with timeline)

 

The Annie Oakley Foundation

Here are some additional resources you'll find helpful about Edison and the Wright Brothers.
 

Edison Fast Facts

 

Wright Brother Fast Facts

Here are several resources with great pictures, but they may difficult to read.
 

Watanya Cecila by Richard Hamilton

 

Annie Oakley -- Women in History
 

Annie Oakley -- Dorchester County Public Library

For any information you cannot find, check in the reference materials in the library.

 

RESOURCES for the Truth/Legend Activity

Here is a list of resources you'll find helpful as you complete the Truth/Legend Activity.
 

Ohio Historical Markers
 

Annie Oakley (by a 3rd grader)
[Any exaggeration?]
 

She Shot Ashes
[Any exaggeration?]

For additional information, revisit the Websites in the Timeline Activity.

 

RESOURCES for the Your Choice Activity

The most important resource for this activity is your IMAGINATION.
It may be helpful to revisit the Websites in the Timeline Activity and the Truth/Legend Activity.

 

Buffalo Bill's Wild West poster Buffalo Bill
Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library

 

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Annie Oakley Poster
Copy of poster with drawing of Phoebe Anne "Annie Oakley" Moses holding her rifle propped on its end on the ground.
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EVALUATE
your
learning!

SELF-ASSESSMENT

Use the three rubrics below to "coach" yourself through the learning activities.

FINAL EVALUATION

Your teacher will use the same three rubrics to "score" your learning activities.

EVALUATION -- Rubric for Timeline Activity

 


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ACCURATE
All answers are correct.
All responses are accurate.
Most answers are correct.
Most responses are accurate.
Some answers are correct.
Some responses are accurate.
Few answers are correct.
Few responses are accurate.
No answers are correct.
No responses are accurate.
(Not started)

COMPLETE
All tasks are complete.
Most tasks are complete.
Some tasks are complete.
Few tasks are complete.
No tasks are complete.
(Not started)

NEAT
All work is neat and orderly.
Most work is neat and orderly.
Some work is neat and orderly.
Little work is neat and orderly.
No work is neat and orderly.
(Not started)

Evaluate Your Progress for Activity 1


EVALUATION -- Rubric for Truth/Legend Activity

 


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ACCURATE
All answers are correct.
All responses are accurate.
Most answers are correct.
Most responses are accurate.
Some answers are correct.
Some responses are accurate.
Few answers are correct.
Few responses are accurate.
No answers are correct.
No responses are accurate.
(Not started)

COMPLETE
All tasks are complete.
Most tasks are complete.
Some tasks are complete.
Few tasks are complete.
No tasks are complete.
(Not started)

NEAT
All work is neat and orderly.
Most work is neat and orderly.
Some work is neat and orderly.
Little work is neat and orderly.
No work is neat and orderly.
(Not started)

Evaluate Your Progress for Activity 2


EVALUATION -- Rubric for Your Choice Activity

 


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CREATIVE
All efforts show originality and creativity.
Most efforts show originality and creativity.
Some efforts show originality and creativity.
Few efforts show originality and creativity.
No efforts show originality and creativity.
(Not started)

COMPLETE
All efforts are complete.
Most efforts are complete.
Some efforts are complete.
Few efforts are complete.
No efforts are complete.
(Not started)

NEAT
All efforts are neat and orderly.
Most efforts are neat and orderly.
Some efforts are neat and orderly.
Few efforts are neat and orderly.
No efforts are neat and orderly.
(Not started)

Evaluate Your Progress for Activity 3

 

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Conclusion

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Annie Oakley portrait
Studio portrait of Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee (Annie Oakley). She wears a necklace given to her by Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria
Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library

CONCLUSION

Annie Oakley's Motto

What does her motto mean?
How can her motto guide your life?

The Annie Oakley Motto

"Aim at a high mark and you will hit it.
 No, not the first time, nor the second and maybe not the third.
But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect.
Finally, you'll hit the Bull's Eye of Success."