HAVE A FANTASTIC BREAK!

HOMEWORK: Current events writing assignment

1. research a current event (a news story)


2. your job is to create a summary of the news story. Start by creating a plan using the writing recipe.


3. write a 3 paragraph summary of your current event. Your three paragraphs are: introduction, supporting paragraph (body) and concluding paragraph.

WHAT WILL YOU BE HANDING IN? a. writing recipe b. final copy of your current event
* be prepared to present your current event to class

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO ON THE BREAK FOR HUMANITIES?

• Re-read chapter 8 in Voices and Visions; it is an important chapter and you will be tested on it after the break


• READ A BOOK. Try to read an entire book over the break. I suggest reading for 30-60 minutes each morning. If you are sick of books, purchase an exciting magazine like National Geographic for kids, and read it!


• Using your letter writing skills, write a letter to a newspaper, or the government about a concern you have; see the post below for details and links on how to do this
• Check out the ZENN car company and tell your family and friends. Follow this link and watch the Mercer report clip about the ZENN car: http://www.zenncars.com/

I really enjoy this poster of Terry Fox that one of you made. Can you find the spelling mistake?