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Write a newspaper article for a recent event that has occurred locally, nationally or world-wide. Your article should show you understand the event(s) that took place, who was involved and demonstrate your knowledge of the components of a newspaper article. You may include a picture/chart to enhance your article, but it is to be a minor part of your article. Remember - "just the facts!" Must be YOUR ORIGINAL WORK.

Students keep track of character traits as they read their novel.

You book summary must be composed of 3 paragraphs. 1. Main Character and Setting: 1st paragraph tell the setting and who the main characters are. Don’t just list them; describe them with details! 2. Summary: 2nd paragraph, summarize the plot of the novel. Tell the 5 most important things that happened. 3. Evaluation: 3rd paragraph give your personal opinion of the book. Give it some serious thought. Tell what you liked and didn’t like about the novel and why.

Imagine you are the main character in your book. Write a letter to your mother. Your entry must be between 3-4 complete paragraphs.

Students will design a can to hold the contents of a new product. They must determine the amount of material required to construct the can (surface area) as well as indicate the volume of its contents.

You must create a print advertisement for a new or improved product for your peer group.

Reading assessment using RACES - Constructed Response

introduction, summary, characters, delivery and visual aid

Students will create their own horror/suspense short story, focusing on setting, characterization, plot, imagery, dialogue, point of view and grammar.

Students will write a summary about their chosen novels.

Rubric used to score open-ended response questions using the ACE Stategy (Ancwer-Cite-Expand).

Students will research one specific plant or animal for classification. Students will list their animals' classifications (KPCOFGS) and characteristics along with a at least one picture of each animal, on digital media. Please be sure to include all information required including whether the animal is an invertebrate or a vertebrate. You also need at least 5 additional characteristics of the animal. Use your study guide & other resources.