Tuesday

You will receive a Social Studies/Language Arts project called Be the Historian.

Through independent research, you will complete the hard copy of the work packet. You must express all thoughts and responses in a professional and academic manner. The point of the packet is to conduct independent research in order to gain a higher knowledge of language arts and social studies skills. You have all week to work in my class as well as Giblin's . The packet is due next Monday, April 28th.

A few reminders:
*Annotate all articles using the following format:
  -Record your comments and questions in the margins.
  -Circle unfamiliar words and find the meaning through context clues or dictionary definition.
  -Underline key points.
*Do not rush through this work. Your responses should be thoughtful and show a deep analysis. You
  must pay attention to conventions of writing (spelling and grammar).
*Ask questions if you do not understand something.


POETRY CONTEST UPDATE:
Earth Week Haiku Contest
Write your own Haiku about nature and submit it by Thursday, April 24th. The winner gets $15!

Requirements:
1. Poem should be about nature.
2. Poem should follow 5-7-5 as closely as possible - one syllable either way does no break the poem.
3. First two lines should be a complete thought.
4. Third line should surprise or delight.
5. Haikus should be sent to Ms. M. Collins electronically (mcollins@chccs.k12.nc.us) and include the statement I acknowledge that this is my own work, as well as your name and homeroom. Write Haiku in the subject line. Submit by Thursday, April 24th, at 3:10.