Christmas Customs & Traditions
Research Project
Ms. J. Santos / Language Arts
Due Date : Wednesday 12/13/00
Custom
Choose a country :.....
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1. Construct a model of your tradition
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2. Research your tradition
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Write a 1 paged typed paper. (double spaced), or a 2-3 page
handwritten paper. (Books and information will be available in class, in
the library, or on the computer. You will be given some time in class to
work on this.)
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Most of it is to be done independently. If you wish to stay with me afterschool,
the class computers will be available everyday for those who wish to stay
and work on their project.
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There are also will be some very helpful sites bookmarked on Cohannet’s
Home Page. Please list the sources you used.
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Tell about your tradition, its’ origin, and information about it.
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3. Present orally to the class.
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On index cards, take notes on the important information about your tradition
for you to use during your presentation.
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You may not read from your research paper.
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After the speech, you should be able to answer questions asked by
your teacher or classmates about your project.
| Grading Rubric |
Grading Rubric |
| POINTS |
46 - 50 A+
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Project (1-10 points)
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40 - 45 A
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Research Paper (1-10 points)
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36 - 39 B+
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Presentation (1-10 points)
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30 - 35 B
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Due Date (1-10 points)
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26 - 29 C+
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Overall (1-10 points)
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20 - 25 C
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| Total 50 Points |
10 - 19 D
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0 - 09 F
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Project : The project will be graded as follows :
The substance of your project; Was it neat? Did
you take your time to do a good job? Did you show creativity? Was the information
accurate?
Research Paper : The research paper will be graded as follows
:
Did you research your tradition? Did you
put the information in your own words? Did you use complete sentences?
Did you use proper punctuation and capitalization?
Oral Presentation: The oral presentation will be graded as
follows :
Did you present your information clearly? Did
you know what you were talking about? Did you have note cards to help you?
Were you able to answer questions?
Due Date: Was your project done by the due date
Overall Grade : Did you have your project, research paper, and
oral presentation ? Was itt handed in on time ?
Web Resources
http://geocities.com/alexstevenson.geo/christmas/holly-ivy.htm#poinsettia
http://www.santaland.com/tradit.htm/
http://www.worldbook.com/fun/holidays |