Women's History Month!
| NOTE: the book will be (non-fiction) (at least 50 pages) (selected by 03.11.10) |
REQUIREMENTS: The non-fiction book should be at least 50 pages in length.
NOTE: There are multiple selections in the Meigs library, but you may select books from other sources.
DUE: READ + TASK + Book Report Form all to be completed by Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Type: Non-fiction
Genre: History
Focus: Historical impact/connections to present time.
March Task: Read the non-fiction book and complete the book report form by March 31. Also, complete one of the two following tasks.
TASK: [PICK ONE]...
1. Explain how the author of the literary work used the book to spotlight the importance of women's history. Write an essay (five paragraph form) that addresses this, the book's literary qualities, and its content. [TYPED - double spaced] [DUE: March 31, 2010]
2. Prepare a poster spotlighting a woman from your book. The poster should contain information/pictures that represent her qualities, feelings, and contributions to society. Posters MUST be decorated and look as if some effort was placed into making them. [14 x 22 inches] [DUE: March 31, 2010]
| Language Arts | Social Studies |
| 1. Explain how the author of the literary work used the book to spotlight the importance of women's history. Write an essay (five paragraph form) that addresses this, the book's literary qualities, and its content. [TYPED - double spaced] [DUE: March 31, 2010] | 2. Prepare a poster spotlighting a woman from your book. The poster should contain information/pictures that represent her qualities, feelings, and contributions to society. Posters MUST be decorated and look as if some effort was placed into making them. [14 x 22 inches] [DUE: March 31, 2010] |
| DUE: 03.31.10 | DUE: 03.31.10 |
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EXTRA
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CREDIT
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| Students may pick an historical fiction book to read for and additional 100 BONUS. This book should focus on a character that is historically (even though fiction) tied to Women's History. |
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BOOK REPORT FORM + TASK due: 03.31.10
The Monthly Book Report Form is to be completed at the end of each month's book.
See Form A [HERE]. See Form B [HERE] or [PDF].
Reading More...
Future Monthly Books Include:
January: Tuck Everlasting
February: Africian-American History Month
March: Women's History Month
April: Biographies + closing activity in character!!!