Old Yeller Paragraphing Assignment- DUE DATE- TBA

Paragraphing Assignment

PARAGRAPHING (Research) ACTIVITY

Be sure to put all the information in your own words. Do not copy and paste from the internet!!

A.   Research the Comanche and the Apache Indians. Provide a brochure or pamphlet (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings. 

B.   Research some of the venomous snakes you would find in the United States and Canada. Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

C.   Research hydrophobia. Where is the disease most prevalent? How is it treated today?  Who is Louis Pasteur? What animals are most likely to contract this disease? Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

D.   Are farm animals still marked or branded today? Check with some local farmers or ranchers? Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

Procedure:

1.    Choose a topic with your partner from A, B, C or D.

2.    Do some research on your topic during your next computer time or at home.

3.    Bring your research to class.

4.    Work on a minimum of two paragraphs for your brochure. Use the hamburger model to build your paragraphs.

Be sure your paragraphs include:

¦ A strong topic/concluding sentence

¦ Supporting details

¦ Transitions between sentences

¦ Proper punctuation

5.    Have a peer edit your paragraph for the above items.

6.    Construct a brochure that displays your information. Your brochure should include at least two pictures and two paragraphs. Be creative! It should be fully coloured and eye-catching!

DUE: _______________________________________

Rubric for Brochure                                                       NAME: _____________

	Minimal	Partial	Proficient	Advanced
Paragraphs	Paragraph lacks transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are weak or non-existent. Supporting details do not relate to topic sentence.	Some transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are evident. Supporting details included.	Transitions Topic and concluding sentences are clear and interesting. Strong supporting details.	Paragraph has a flow and excellent use of transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are strong and interesting. Supporting details are strong and relevant.
Illustrations	Illustrations are included. Brochure is partially coloured. Writing could be neater.		At least two illustrations that are relevant and neat. Brochure is coloured. Writing is neat.	Lots of illustrations that add interest and value to the brochure. Brochure is fully coloured. Writing is neat and carefully done.
Conventions	Many errors in writing and grammar.	Effort is evident, but several errors in writing and grammar	Less than three errors in writing and grammar.	No mistakes in writing or grammar.