Please read each of the options below. Choose the best option for you. You may complete one extra credit assignment per quarter for up to 5 points added to your quarterly grade. You may not choose the same option twice. See me for graphic organizers and rubrics for each assignment and to arrange a time for your presentation. The assignment must be completed by the Monday of the academic week before the end of the quarter in order for a grade change to take place. All of the requirements must be met in order to receive any extra credit points. Partial graphic organizers, visuals, etc. will not be scored.

Read an extra supplemental reading book. Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class.

Visit a museum, go to a concert, watch a play, or take part in another culturally enriching experience. Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class.

Interview a veteran. Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class.

Visit a monument and research the history of the monument. Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class.

*After you have completed your assignment and received your graded rubric, please complete a Project Log Entry in your Portfolio to reflect upon your progress.
Name: ______Quarter: ______

Extra Credit: Option #1

Option #1: Read an extra supplemental reading book (minimum of 100 pages). Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class. All of the requirements must be met in order to receive any extra credit points. Partial graphic organizers, visuals, etc. will not be scored.

Part 1: Graphic Organizer

Title: ______

Author: ______

Genre: ______

Side / Literary Element / Your Notes
Side 1 / Setting
Side 2 / Characters
Side 3 / Plot
Side 4 / Point of view
(& example)
Side 5 / Conflicts
Side 6 / Themes

Part 2: Visual

Now use the notes that you have written on your graphic organizer to create a summary cube. Add illustrations and graphics to make your visual eye-catching.

Part 3: Presentation

Present your book to the class in an engaging fashion. Explain each literary element and your visual, discuss what you liked/disliked about the book and if you would recommend this book to others.

Rubric:

Graphic Organizer: 1 point

·  Contains accurate, thorough information

·  Displays a clear understanding of the literary elements

Visual: 2 points

·  Meets requirements

·  Contains accurate, thorough information

·  Displays a clear understanding of the literary elements

·  Includes effective illustrations and graphics

·  Is eye-catching

Presentation: 2 points

·  Explains each literary element & visual

·  Discusses likes/dislikes & recommendations

·  Speaks in an appropriate tone and at an effective pace

·  Maintains eye contact

·  Shows enthusiasm

Score: ______/ 5


Name: ______Quarter: ______

Extra Credit: Option #2

Option #2: Visit a museum, go to a concert, watch a play, or take part in another culturally enriching experience. Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class. All of the requirements must be met in order to receive any extra credit points. Partial graphic organizers, visuals, etc. will not be scored.

Part 1: Graphic Organizer

Name of Museum , Concert, etc. ______

Location: ______

Date of Experience: ______Overall Rating: ______

Category / Your Response
Brief Summary of Experience
Favorite Exhibit / Part
Least Favorite Exhibit / Part
What did you learn from this experience?
Describe any souvenirs and/or lasting memories you’ll have from this experience.
Would you recommend this experience to others? Explain.


Part 2: Visual

Now use the notes that you have written on your graphic organizer to create an advertisement for the museum. You may either create (your own) brochure or poster for this exercise. Include the title, create a catchy slogan, and include must-see (or hear) parts of your experience. Add illustrations and graphics to make your visual eye-catching.

Part 3: Presentation

Present your experience to the class in an engaging fashion. Explain your responses to each of the categories on the graphic organizer and discuss your advertisement and the choices you made.

Rubric:

Graphic Organizer: 1 point

·  Contains thorough, accurate details & explanations

Visual: 2 points

·  “Sells” the experience

·  Creates a catchy slogan

·  Includes must-see / must-hear parts of your experience

·  Includes effective illustrations and graphics

·  Is eye-catching

·  Meets requirements

Presentation: 2 points

·  Explains each graphic organizer category

·  Discusses advertisement and the choices that were made

·  Speaks in an appropriate tone and at an effective pace

·  Maintains eye contact

·  Shows enthusiasm

Score: ______/ 5


Name: ______Quarter: ______

Extra Credit: Option #3

Option #3: Interview a veteran. Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class. All of the requirements must be met in order to receive any extra credit points. Partial graphic organizers, visuals, etc. will not be scored.

Part 1: Graphic Organizer

Name of Veteran: ______

Location of Interview: ______Date: ______

Contact Information: ______

Directions: We can learn a lot about our history through those around us. Make arrangements to interview a local veteran. The veteran could be a family member, a friend, a friend of a friend, etc. Then create a minimum of ten questions to ask the veteran. Be sensitive about the questions you ask. Some questions might be too personal. Record the questions and answers on this chart. It is okay to list your answers and/or to use abbreviations.

Question / Answer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Part 2: Visual

Create a poster that includes a summary of your interview and what you learned (in paragraph format: T—3D—S), a timeline of the veteran’s experience, a map of where the veteran was stationed, and relevant illustrations from the time period.

Part 3: Presentation

Present your experience to the class in an engaging fashion. Summarize your interview and what you learned and explain each part of your visual.

Rubric:

Graphic Organizer: 1 point

·  Contains thorough details & explanations for all 10 questions

Visual: 2 points

·  Summarizes your interview and what you learned in paragraph format

·  Contains a timeline of the veteran’s experience

·  Includes a map of where the veteran was stationed

·  Includes effective illustrations and graphics from the time period

Presentation: 2 points

·  Summarizes the interview and what you learned

·  Explains each part of your visual

·  Speaks in an appropriate tone and at an effective pace

·  Maintains eye contact

·  Shows enthusiasm

Score: ______/ 5


Name: ______Quarter: ______

Extra Credit: Option #4

Option #4: Visit a monument. Research the history of the monument. Complete the graphic organizer, create a visual, and present your information to the class. All of the requirements must be met in order to receive any extra credit points. Partial graphic organizers, visuals, etc. will not be scored.

Part 1: Graphic Organizer

Name of Monument: ______

Location: ______Date of Experience: ______

Directions: We can learn a lot about our history by what is around us. Make arrangements to visit a local monument. Record your notes on this graphic organizer.

Sketch of the monument: / Signs, markings, materials used, etc.:
Local explanations for / reactions to the monument:
Source(s): / Your reaction to the monument:
Historical reason for monument:
Source: / History of the monument:
Source:

Part 2: Visual

Create a PowerPoint presentation of your experience. Include sketches / photographs of the monument, important signs/markings/materials, community members’ reactions to the monument, your reaction to the monument, the history of the monument, and the sources you used.

Part 3: Presentation

Present your PowerPoint to the class. Discuss your sketch/photographs, the signs/markings, community reactions, your own reaction, and the history of the monument.

Rubric:

Graphic Organizer: 1 point

·  Contains thorough details & explanations

Visual: 2 points

·  Includes sketches / photographs of the monument

·  Includes important signs/markings/materials

·  Discusses community members’ reactions to the monument

·  Discusses your own reaction to the monument

·  Explains the history of the monument

·  Includes effective illustrations and graphics

Presentation: 2 points

·  Summarizes your experience

·  Explains each part of your visual

·  Speaks in an appropriate tone and at an effective pace

·  Maintains eye contact

·  Shows enthusiasm

Score: ______/ 5