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Students must create a script about the book they are reading. The skit/Play will then be performed in class. (Students may act it out with fellow classmates).

Rubric for diorama made to model features of a specific region of the US or other geographic area.

Questions, oral presentation, and diorama

Create a collage using pictures from the internet, magazine or personal photos to show cultural and historical information about your heritage.

Find five interesting facts about the history and activities at the Quebec Winter Carnaval ( www.carnaval.qc.ca ) and present them to the class. You may use drawings, posters, collages, oral and/or power point presentations. At least one of your facts should show a specific connection with French Canadian history and culture, a connection showing what it means to be French Canadian. You should also include a short paper detailing in written form the information you provide in the visual and oral presentation. Alternate project topic: research the famous Mardi Gras celebrations in either New Orleans, "Cajun" celebrations in southwestern Louisiana, or in Nice, France.

Rubric for evaluating the use of blogs by middle school students.

The student will write a book report (at least one page) on a book of their choice. They will need to include the title, author, setting, their favorite and least favorite parts, as well as summarize the plot and talk about the main characters. They will then present their report in front of the class.

Students will write a multi-paragraph book review.

Each student will chose a small chapter book and on posterboard they will either draw a scene from the book, or a picture that represents the story line of the book. Then each student will present their poster and explain the scene in a brief overview of the book. This should also include a powerpoint with an outline of the book and major story line.