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Characters & Problems…in the future!

There were many characters introduced in this book. Most of them will be back in a future book. Imagine what they will be doing together. What problems can they solve? Or, what problems do they cause?!?

This writing project has 4 steps:

  • Plan. Create an outline for a story that involves two or more characters from this book.
  • Show. Cite 2 pieces of evidence from this story to show why you think those characters act that way.
  • Write. Write your story so it’s interesting to read. Include dialogue, explain what the setting looks like, and make sure you use lots of descriptive words!
  • Edit. After you finish writing, come back a day later and edit your writing so it’s easier for others to read. You can then give it to someone to read!

If you want, you can upload each step of this project using the box below.

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To go to the rubrics for this project, click here.

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Well-Written Narrative

This is the rubric for how well your narrative is written.

Attempt is missing or barely started.Narrative has grammar that inhibits a reader from understanding.Narrative has grammar that detracts from the reader’s understanding.Narrative has grammar that does not restrict the reader’s understanding.
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Review your work and give yourself a score. Explain why you gave your work this score.

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Rubric for Engaging Informational Poster – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

This poster should teach the most uninformed muggle how to play Quidditch. Make sure you include all the important ideas. Organize them well. And, make it interesting!

Use this rubric to help you think about your poster. If you want feedback, you can describe whether you think your poster is engaging and informational by using this rubric. Great work on this book!

Poster is missing or does not address the topic.Poster does not show the key details or important information for this topic.Poster shows some information about the topic but does not include enough information for someone else to fully learn the topic from this poster.Poster is clear, engaging, and shows the key information related to this topic.
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Key Details Rubric for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Every piece of writing needs key details to support a main idea. Here is how we determine whether your details are written well.

Attempt is missing or barely started.Less than 2-3 details used or the writing is not clear enough to find the details. 2 details are clearly written and support the main idea OR 3 details are given but may not connect effectively to the main idea.All 3 details connect to the main idea and create a strong piece of writing that conveys the information.
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Visiting the Places where Independence was Born

Every July 4th, we celebrate America declaring independence from Britain. The American colonists became American citizens that day. However, it would take 7 years for the revolution to guarantee American freedoms. This tour of July 4th uses primary documents and virtual reality so you can explore the ideas and sights that the founding fathers shared.

Choose your adventures! (If no links appear below, please purchase access first).

So sorry to hear that your family has been sick! We built this site so people with iPads could explore the places that created your Civics class. I pulled down the paywall so that you can explore these places and videos as you are resting. (The more you hear these Social Studies words in context; the easier it will be for you to describe them.) If you want to discuss any projects through Gdrive or email, please do not hesitate to reach out. Hope you feel better soon!
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We hope you are able to explore these places and ideas to come to a conclusion about what independence meant in 1776 and what it means today. If you would like to create a poster, story, drawing, or explanation of American Independence, you can share it with us here.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to better understand the foundations of America.

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Character Development in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

You probably know that there are many books in this series. Do you think Harry Potter will be the same in all of the books? Do you think he will change over time?

Write a paragraph that describes who Harry Potter is today. Use three pieces of evidence from the book to show why your description is correct.

Then, write a second paragraph that describes who you imagine Harry Potter will be in 10 years. What is the same? What is different? Use two pieces of evidence from the book to show why your description is correct. 

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Rubric for Theme to Wonder

Themes cover the entire book. It’s the message. Authors develop theme through their characters, the characters’ actions, what happens as a result, and even word choice and writing style help make a theme. What was the theme for this book? This rubric shows how you can evaluate your work on describing the theme.

Theme is missing or barely started.The theme is unclear for another reader, or may misinterpret the message within this book.The theme may cover one or two events, but not the whole book. Or, it could need more description so someone else can understand it.The theme addresses events and characters from the entire book. Bonus points if you cite the events that support your theme!
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Rubric for Theme to The Fault in Our Stars

Themes cover the entire book. It’s the message. Authors develop theme through their characters, the characters’ actions, what happens as a result, and even word choice and writing style help make a theme. What was the theme for this book? This rubric shows how you can evaluate your work on describing the theme.

Theme is missing or barely started.The theme is unclear for another reader, or may misinterpret the message within this book.The theme may cover one or two events, but not the whole book. Or, it could need more description so someone else can understand it.The theme addresses events and characters from the entire book. Bonus points if you cite the events that support your theme!
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Rubric for Theme to James and the Giant Peach

Themes cover the entire book. It’s the message. Authors develop theme through their characters, the characters’ actions, what happens as a result, and even word choice and writing style help make a theme. What was the theme for this book? This rubric shows how you can evaluate your work on describing the theme.

Theme is missing or barely started.The theme is unclear for another reader, or may misinterpret the message within this book.The theme may cover one or two events, but not the whole book. Or, it could need more description so someone else can understand it.The theme addresses events and characters from the entire book. Bonus points if you cite the events that support your theme!
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Rubric for Theme to Jane Eyre

Themes cover the entire book. It’s the message. Authors develop theme through their characters, the characters’ actions, what happens as a result, and even word choice and writing style help make a theme. What was the theme for this book? This rubric shows how you can evaluate your work on describing the theme.

Theme is missing or barely started.The theme is unclear for another reader, or may misinterpret the message within this book.The theme may cover one or two events, but not the whole book. Or, it could need more description so someone else can understand it.The theme addresses events and characters from the entire book. Bonus points if you cite the events that support your theme!
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Review your work and give yourself a score. Explain why you gave your work this score.

To go to the next rubric, click here.