Mrs. Weissman's Grade 6

Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School
Jaffrey, NH

THIS MONTH'S  PROJECT:POSTCARDS GENRE FREE CHOICE/READING COUNTS

DUE DATE: MARCH 15, 2002

You will need to choose a novel from the Reading Counts list, and have it approved by your teacher.  Your book project this month will require you to write a series of postcards documenting events in your book.   Read on for the details!

DIRECTIONS FOR YOUR PROJECT

You will choose one of the main characters in your book, and "become" that character. You will create and write 7-10 illustrated postcards to a friend or family member, documenting the events that have happened in the book. The front of each postcard will consist of a colored illustration that relates to the events you've described on the other side of your postcard.  Your illustration needs to be created by you, not a computer, and needs to use color.  Colored pencil or crayons are a better choice than markers.  Your first postcard's illustration will include the book title, the author's name, and your name. On the back of each postcard, you will write a short letter to a friend or family member telling them what has happened to you or what you've been doing.  Your letters will summarize the events you're describing and should include your thoughts, feelings, or reactions to these events.  It should be clear from reading your postcards what your main problem or conflict is, and you will need to include some information about the setting you are in. You will also address this postcard correctly.

GRADING

Required elements:                                                                                                         20 points 7-10 illustrated postcards Title, author, your name Setting and conflict description Summary of events and your thoughts, feelings, or reactions

Quality/effort of illustrations                                                                                         30 points

Quality/effort of letters                                                                                                 30 points

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar                                                                    20 points

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Questions?  Email D.Weissman@sau47.k12.nh.us  or call 532-8143