8th Grade Declaration of Independence Assignment Due 11/12/2010

Here are the directions for your assignment, please be sure to turn in the excerpts and the questions with your book on Friday.

Declaration of Independence
Children’s Version Assignment
Due Friday, November 12th 2010
Directions: Once you have finished rephrasing the excerpts of the Declaration of Independence you will create an “illustrated book” to help a third grade level student better understand the events of the Declaration of Independence.
The “book” should be written in simple, clear language that an eight to nine year old could understand. It can be designed as a scroll on a large piece of paper, or you can fold paper to make it appear more as a book.
Contents:
1. You will need a brief introduction explaining the events that led to the Declaration of Independence.
2. The excerpts that you have rephrased.
3. At least four colored illustrations to represent the different excerpts.
4. Any other details that you feel would help an eight to nine year old understand the Declaration of Independence: color, borders, decorated letters other visuals, etc.
5. Writing is free of spelling and grammar errors.
6. Effort is noted.
You may want to begin your introduction that says something like this:
A long time ago, a group of people left their home to find a new place to live. The new place that they now lived on was ruled by a country named, Britain. The people who lived in this new place were called “colonists”. The colonists loved their new home, but many people were unhappy with the British government. They thought the ruler, King George III, was a self and cruel leader. Eventually, the colonists became angry with the king and fought against him because…
Grading:
Introduction (10 points)
Does your introduction explain the events leading to the Declaration? Are they correct? Can an eight year old understand them?
Excerpts (10 points)
Are your excerpts correct? Do you have all eight? Can an eight year old understand them?
Visuals (5 points)
Do you have at least four illustrations that represent the topics? Are they colored?
Grammar/Spelling (5points)
Did you proofread? Is your writing clear of misspelled words? Are your sentences accurate?

Total Points: 30 points