Weekend Update

• All students were given the directions for their Chapter 6 project on Thursday, 12/5 and Friday, 12/6.  This project will be due on Monday, 12/16 (A-Day) and Tuesday, 12/17 (B-Day).  It is worth 100 points, which can make or break your grade.  The project directions are posted below.
• Each project option includes an extended response.  I have posted the four elements of an extended response below to assist students in their writing.  The extended response should be at least 1 page (double-spaced & 12-point font).
• Chapter 6 Test will be on Tuesday, 12/17 (B-Day) and Wednesday, 12/18 (A-Day).  This test will be on the 27 amendments, so research on the project will double as studying for the test. 
• Any students that scored below an 80% on their Chapter 5, Lessons 3 & 4 Test will be provided with an opportunity to recycle on Wednesday, 12/11 (B-Day) and Thursday, 12/12 (A-Day) next week.
• Students do not have any home learning this weekend.  This provides everyone with an EXCELLENT opportunity to begin working on their project!

Chapter 6 project

Directions: Choose one of the following to complete. Make sure to follow all steps. Your project must include a bibliography containing a minimum of 2 sources, Wikipedia is not a reliable source. Your bibliography must be in MLA format.

1.    A mural is a large painting that represents something that is happening in our community or world by using only pictures. The pictures represent the message that someone is trying to get across. Choose 5 amendments you feel should go together. Using a LARGE poster board, create a mural of the 5 amendments you chose. Your pictures can be hand drawn, cut out of a magazine, or actual pictures you take. You should have less than 5 words on your mural. Your poster should be covered in visuals. Using the extended response rubric, write an explanation of your mural. Include the 5 amendments you choose and why you think they go together.

a.    Rubric:

Points	Description
20	Bibliography is included with poster board. A minimum of 2 sources are used. Sources are in MLA format. Bibliography is typed or in blue or black ink.
50	Mural is on a large poster board. Mural is colorful and easy to understand. Creative designs and ideas are applied to the mural. Visuals accurately represent the Amendments. Visuals are clear.
30	Extended Response is typed or written in blue or black ink. Extended response includes details and support. Extended response is neat and free of errors. At least one page in length (12 point font, double spaced).

2.    Create a guide to the 27 amendments. This should be put together like a book. You will show each amendment with at least one visual and a brief description of the amendment. You can have 2 to 3 amendments on each page but no more than 3. Don’t forget to have a title and table of contents.  Using the extended response rubric, write an extended response on which of the amendments is the most important. Explain your answer using support from the book or research.

a.    Rubric:

Points	Description
20	Bibliography is included with the guide. A minimum of 2 sources are used. Sources are in MLA format. Bibliography is typed or in blue or black ink.
50	Guide is put together like a book. The guide has a front, back and includes a table of contents. Information is written in blue or black ink or typed. A visual is included with each amendment. Guide is organized and neatly put together.
30	Extended Response is typed or written in blue or black ink. Extended response includes details and support. Extended response is neat and free of errors.  At least one page in length (12 point font, double spaced).

DUE DATE:

A DAY: December 16                                                         B DAY: December 17

 

Four Elements of an Extended Response

	1	Restate the thesis.  This is re-stating the question to include clues for the reader about the direction that your text will be taking. Remember, the first sentence tells the reader what you are going to tell them.
	2	Include two/three ideas/statements to support the thesis.	The body of the response tells the reader what you have to say. This is where you use F.R.I.E.S.S. Facts Reason Incident Examples Statistics Sensory Details
	3	Include two/three details to support the three ideas/statements.
	4	Wrap-up your response by telling the reader what you just told them. This is best accomplished by rephrasing the thesis statement.