Civil Learning Engagement Project Mrs. Jones English III December 15, 2015

Create a unique/interesting Community Service Project that can be connected to the Transcendentalist Beliefs Write a 3 paragraph letter to Shelby County School Board persuading them to implement your program and showing evidence that connects to Transcendentalist beliefs with citing of “Nature”, “Self-Reliance”, and/or “Walden”

1 ST Paragraph –Introducing yourself and community service project 2 nd Paragraph-Telling how it connects to Transcendentalist beliefs with evidence from “Self-Reliance”, “Nature”, and “Walden”-should have 4 quotes 3 rd Paragraph- Showing the importance of your project and who it will benefit and why it should be implemented

Letter Typed Times New Roman/Tahoma 12 pt font Must be in correct format [See Sample letter] Must have signature in black or blue ink

Flyer Colorful Eye-catching Details about project-When and where it will take place Graphics [Can be drawn or attached on flyer] Contact Info Must be typed

Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program Got Grammar? Purpose: The purpose of this mentoring program is to help High School Seniors struggling with basic grammar skills. When: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30pm Where: Cordova High School Library *Questions? Mrs. Jones at or call (901)