Happy Tuesday! We have a lot going on this week. First, we are completing our State Writing Test this week. Most students are finished, and the others will complete the test today. I am very proud of all the students. Everyone tried very hard, and put their all into this assessment. :-)
On Wednesday 4th and 5th grade students will make art class selections. Arts block will begin the first week of March and continue until spring break. March 18th will be our second arts night and all of you are invited to come and view our amazing artwork! :-)
HOMEWORK DUE TODAY
Math ~ Week 9 practice problems and problem solving worksheet
Reading ~ Reading Log
Social Studies/Writing ~ Native Culture Project (This project is in place of a Feb. book report)
Our Native Culture Project is due Today! Here is a reminder of the project choices and the scoring guide. I can't wait to see all the projects!
Here are project ideas grouped by learning preference:
Mathematical / Logical –
Create a graph of a particular tribe illustrating:
• fluctuations in population over the years.
• land area owned by the tribe over the years.
• any statistics that are of interest to you.
• Classify and/or Categorize information comparing/contrasting two tribes/nations.
Tactile / Creative
• Create a small model of a housing structure used by a particular tribe/nation before European settlement.
• Craft a representation of a toy or game used by the children.
• Create a weaving representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a collage representative of a particular tribe/nation.
• Create a piece of artwork representative of a particular tribe/nation.
Verbal / Linguistic
• Write a poem.
• Create a poster board themed around your selected tribe/nation.
• Create a timeline of historical events occurring within a particular tribe/nation.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS! I AM SURE YOU HAVE MANY, MANY, MANY, MORE!!! BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE RICH CULTURE OF THESE UNIQUE CULTURES.
SCORING GUIDE:
This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.
RESEARCH PAPER:
Introduction 5 points
Paragraph 1 10 points
Paragraph 2 10 points
Conclusion 5 points
Organization of information 15 points
(The report follows a clear pattern of organization)
Ideas/Content 15 points
(The report includes interesting and engaging information.)
Neatly Written or Typed 10 points
My report was turned in on time. 10 points
PROJECT/Visual Aid 20 points
To earn extra credit points and exceed my report can include any of these additional items:
Cover page including the title of your report, and your name, and a picture (5pts)
Extra paragraphs describing other significant factors about your tribe (10pts)
A bibliography listing the sources you used to find your information(10pts)
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