There is a lot of talk about the land in chapter 7. What is an adjective to describe Ma and Pa Logan in regards to their land? Explain why you chose this word. Your response should be an 8-10 sentence paragraph.
***********Information about "I Pledge" due June 13th***************
TASK:
Choose one of your Non-Fiction” I Pledge”books and prepare a product
of multiple intelligence to share at our Spring Exhibition. This project has
three goals:
1. Persuade
other students to become interested in the book enough to read it.
2. Prove
that you have deep knowledge of your book.
3. Prepare
and present a polished product (or series of products) that looks and/or sounds
professional.
2 COMPONENTS REQUIRED:
1.) Written Component
You need to write a letter to your fellow 7th
grade peers recommending your book. The letter should start, “Dear fellow
peers, “ and it should include:
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A summary of the book (title, main characters
and an overview of the plot)
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Evidence from the book supporting your opinion
(could be you like the writing style, the sense of action, the information you
learned, etc.)
2.) Artistic Component
Choose ONE from
the list below. Your artistic component should have a short sentence or two
explanation (i.e. “In my book, Boy, a
memoir by Roald Dahl, it describes the different places he lives and travels to
with his family. My collage represents I how imagined those places (England , Italy ,
Scotland
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Print
advertisement
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Animated movie
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Art gallery
(clay, paint, etc.)
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Collage
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Comic strip
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Puzzle collection
(word search, crossword)
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Demonstration
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Detailed
illustration
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Video review
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Editorial essay
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Photo essay
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Game
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Author Interview
(pre-recorded audio or video)
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Character
Interview (pre-recorded audio or video)
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Letter to the
editor
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Diary entries
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Newspaper story
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Pamphlet
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Picture book for
children
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Poetry collection
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Political cartoon
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Rap (pre-recorded
performance)
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Role play
activity
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Slide show
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Book soundtrack
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Skit
(pre-recorded performance)
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Timeline
TIPS:
Here are
some web tools to help make cool tech-based presentations:
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Video creation: www.//kerpoof.com
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Cartoon creation: www.//creaza.com
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Virtual advertisement poster: www.
glogster.edu
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Audio podcast: http://audacity.com
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Web-based Posters: Prezi.com
Save all work to a memory stick or
upload to YouTube.
Make sure your work is accessible on school laptops.
Feel free to bring in your own technology.
Proofread ALL written work! No MUG
errors.
When you think you are finished
creating, ask yourself:
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“Does this product teach students enough
information about my book?”
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“Does my product persuade students to read my
book?”
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“Does my Exhibition presentation prove that I am
expert on my book?”
Remember to Dress to Impress!
Dress to impress! Look like you are applying for a job or to
a private school. Look professional.
