3rd Quarter
Opinion Writing
Students will write an opinion essay on a topic stating their opinion/point of view and support it with reasons and information. We will use the steps in the writing process to help us do this. Students will present each published piece of writing once complete to the class.
Social Studies
Civil War and Reconstruction
What is worth fighting for?
- Students will understand:
- Social, political, and economic differences can lead to conflict
- When change is imposed or forced, it is more difficult
- People will fight to protect their beliefs and way of life
- In wars, men, women, children, and the environment may all be affected
- Conflicts can have unexpected results that can reshape a country
Black History Project
Famous African American Musician
Scoring Guide
Original work of student (Typed or Written) 10 pts ________
Person’s name, D.O.B., 10 pts ________
place of birth and why he/she
is famous
5 interesting facts about 10 pts ________
person
Mechanics 10 pts ________
(complete sentences, grammar,
spelling)
Oral presentation 5 pts ________
(knowledge of person)
Neatness, Creativity, Effort 5pts ________
____/50___