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Submit one 3-5 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. (use quotes at least one)sources can include a news paper, professional journal, your texts, websites and other books. You are discouraged from interjecting your personal opinion into this paper.

Points: Title Page, 10 ; Table of Contents, 20 ; 10 poems, 100 ; Theme of the Portfolio, 40 ; and a Glossary of Poetic Devices, 20 . Images need to accompany each poem type and have to be 50% clip art and 50% original drawings or graphic designs. The poems must be a variety and have to include all of the following types: limerick; ode; acrostics; concrete; echo verse; diamante; haiku; kennings poem; "I Am" and free verse . The poems must have at least 3 poetic devices in each.

Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery.

Biography of historical figure .Biography should include important details of figures life and the contributions he/she made during the . An essay will be written on this person including Personal information, qualities, and contributions. This biography needs at least 5 paragrahs.

Historical American Figure

Students will pretend to be a news reporter writing a story about an historical figure researched. Choose a catchy headline and write an article. Include a picture along with the article use your planner/organizer provided. Don't forget to do outside research. Your paper should be neat and aesthetically appealing.

The purpose of this assignment to demonstrate proficiency of visual literacy by creating a photo story that communicates a personal message/story. A series of 10 photos that contain captions . All images show a clear connection to the famous person. Proficiency of on-line tools is also assessed.

Rubric for writing a letter to a historical figure from that time period's point of view

Students will pretend to be a news reporter writing an obituary about a deceased historical figure researched. Choose a catchy headline and write an article. Include a picture along with the article use your planner/organizer provided. Don't forget to do outside research. Your paper should be neat and aesthetically appealing.

Students will pretend to be a news reporter writing a story about an historical figure researched. Choose a catchy headline and write an article. Include a picture along with the article use your planner/organizer provided. Don't forget to do outside research. Your paper should be neat and aesthetically appealing.

Imagine you are character in history. Write 3 diary entries. The entries should be at least 5 paragraphs long.

Oral Presentation Written Reflection Technology Piece

This project includes a personal found poem, an "I Am" Poem and Multiple Intelligences Graph.

Select a page from an existing novel, select a mood, and create a found poem using the existing words on the page. Decorate the page according to the theme.