Mini Research Project options

Children’s Book Assignment: Create a children’s book explaining what you have learned about The Bermuda Triangle, megaliths or crop circles using narrative Story must include the following: Plot Characters Be real or imaginary The events must happen over a period of time There must be a beginning, middle and end

Assignment: 10 pages minimum Typed or written in pen Every page must have a colored illustration Pictures must be hand-drawn and colored OR Computer printed in black and white and colored by YOU Must have a title for your story and author page and dedication

Paper Slide Show  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf6L1PTG3p4

Tri Fold Rubric 1 2 3 4 Title No title on project   1 2 3 4 Title No title on project Partial title/ incomplete Title is present but spelled incorrectly Title is correctly written Title is correct, neat and colorful Facts No facts on poster Facts are incorrect 2-3 facts or are partially correct and/or hand-written 4 facts are typed and correct 5 or more facts are typed and correct Timeline No dates on the poster 1-2 incorrect dates Only 1-2 dates are given 3 correct dates 4 or more correct dates Illustrations No illustrations 1 illustration related to topic 2 illustrations related to topic 3 illustrations related to topic 4 or more illustrations related to topic Color No color is present A very limited amount of color is present Poster has a fair amount of color Poster uses neatly colored elements Poster is neat, clear and has creative coloring Appearance Poster lacks neatness and is poorly organized Poster lacks neatness but is mostly organized Poster is somewhat neat and organized Poster is organized and neat Poster is very organized, neat and clear to read Total

This assignment is due: next Thursday, Oct 26th NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BECAUSE WE ARE PRESENTING THAT DAY

Presentations Tri- fold poster= gallery walk Paper slide video= present to class Children’s books= will be read in small groups NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BECAUSE WE ARE PRESENTING THAT DAY