Dear Parents,
I want to clarify a few things as we roll into our first weekend after our Christmas break. First, the due dates for the "State Report Project," ... my apologies for the Sunday, due dates!! I know this caused some confusion and they have been corrected (below). Also, the note cards will now be due with the power point presentations, so the students can practice using the cards along with their presentation (more info below).
Students turned in the typed rough drafts on the Dec. 15 before the break. As I read through the report essays over the break, I found an overall need for continued writing/grammar instruction specific to this essay style, so that students can better articulate their ideas and information. So, we will continue to work on the drafts in class. After the editing process, they will be sent home for final touches. Thank you for your patience regarding the written portion of the "State Project."
Please feel free to email me if you have any concerns. LennonSJS@me.com
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lennon
The power point information has been copied from the original report instructions and pasted below for your convenience. Also, the link below will take you to the template for the state report power point presentation. To access the template, follow the link at the bottom of this blog entry.
A Power Point Presentation following teacher template that covers major sections of your written report. (school) State songMIDI files can be found on www.50states.com
I want to clarify a few things as we roll into our first weekend after our Christmas break. First, the due dates for the "State Report Project," ... my apologies for the Sunday, due dates!! I know this caused some confusion and they have been corrected (below). Also, the note cards will now be due with the power point presentations, so the students can practice using the cards along with their presentation (more info below).
Students turned in the typed rough drafts on the Dec. 15 before the break. As I read through the report essays over the break, I found an overall need for continued writing/grammar instruction specific to this essay style, so that students can better articulate their ideas and information. So, we will continue to work on the drafts in class. After the editing process, they will be sent home for final touches. Thank you for your patience regarding the written portion of the "State Project."
Please feel free to email me if you have any concerns. LennonSJS@me.com
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lennon
The power point information has been copied from the original report instructions and pasted below for your convenience. Also, the link below will take you to the template for the state report power point presentation. To access the template, follow the link at the bottom of this blog entry.
A Power Point Presentation following teacher template that covers major sections of your written report. (school) State song
- Power Point Presentations due - Correction due, Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Make note-cards... Note cards should be designed to go along with the power point presentation as an aid for speaking to the class. Please practice using the note cards with the presentation. I have amended the due date to correspond with the power point presentation.
- Note-cards (now) due – Correction due, Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Power Point Template:
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ASEIgoPVU0CkZGM2bnNwd2hfMGcyOGRzNWdq
slide #1 | Cover ____state name- ____1-2 pictures/symbols that represent state ____author ____teacher name ____school ____year |
slide #2 | State symbols ____state flag ____state nickname ____ 2-4 other symbols of state |
slide #3 | Basic Facts ____capital ____statehood ____population ____largest city ____ 2 own choice |
slide #4 | Geography ____location in US ____political map with capital |
slide #5 | History ____important dates ____famous people |
slide #6 | Geography ____physical map ____describe region |
slide #7 | Climate |
slide #8 | Economy ____major industries ____major crops/products ____Tourism (why people visit the state) |
slide #9 | Conclusion explain what makes your state a great place to live or visit |
slide #10 | bibliography with links used |
