6th Grade Language Arts, Social Studies & AVID



6419850-3333741762125-438150Paleolithic Age vs. Neolithic AgeProject Description: Using two shoe boxes, you and your partner (optional) will construct 2 settings: one will vividly describe life during the Paleolithic Age and the other setting will vividly describe life during the Neolithic Age. In addition, you will write a diamante poem to compare and contrast both old and new Stone Age. RubricPaleolithic Shoe Box1. Must have title “Paleolithic Age” and Time Span _____/5 pts2. Setting must vividly describe/show the following: A. Food-_____/10 pts B. Shelter-_____/10 pts C. Communities-_____/10 pts D. Jobs-_____/10 pts E. Trade-_____/10 pts3. Entire inside of box has been used (no empty/forgotten spaces) _____/8 pts4. Entire outside of box has been wrapped/covered._____/4 pts5. Early Hominids must be in 3D, as well as, various other features._____/8 pts6. Creativity/Originality – Ability to accurately depict life during this time with unique, yet functional materials and accessories _____/10pts7. Neatness/Effort- Viewer should be able to understand and point out the 5 elements (A-E) because work is neat and organized; time and effort have clearly been put into this project._____10ptsNeolithic Shoe Box1. Must have title “Neolithic Age” and Time Span _____/5 pts2. Setting must vividly describe/show the following: A. Food-_____/10 pts B. Shelter-_____/10 pts C. Communities-_____/10 pts D. Jobs-_____/10 pts E. Trade-_____/10 pts3. Entire inside of box has been used (no empty/forgotten spaces) _____/8pts4. Entire outside of box has been wrapped/covered._____/4 pts5. Humans must be in 3D, as well as, various other features. _____/8pts6. Creativity/Originality – Ability to accurately depict life during this time with unique, yet functional materials and accessories_____/10pts7. Neatness/Effort- Viewer should be able to understand and point out the 5 elements (A-E) because work is neat and organized; time and effort have clearly been put into this project._____10ptsExtra Requirements1. Must draw arrow or some other representation to show a change from Paleolithic to Neolithic Age._____/3pts2. Boxes must be glued together (either front to back, side to side, or top to bottom)_____/2 pts3. Diamante Poem-_____/25 pts A. Follows format (5 pts) B. Typed/Blue or Black Ink (5 pts) C. Compares and Contrasts old and new stone age by providing specific examples from the 5 elements. (15pts) D. Creatively incorporate poem onto/in box(es) _____/10 pointsTOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE ________/230pointsDiamante PoemPoetry in the shape of a diamondAntonym Type: This version of the Diamante Poem shows the difference between two opposite topics.DayBright, SunnyLaughing, Playing, DoingUp in the east, down in the westTalking, Resting, SleepingQuiet, DarkNightExample:Line 1: Name of topic Line 2: Two adjectives to describe topic Line 3: Three progressive verbs to describe topic (-ing words) Line 4: Four nouns or two phrases (first two describe topic from line 1, second two nouns describe opposite topic) Line 5: Three progressive verbs to describe opposite topic (-ing words) Line 6: Two adjectives to describe opposite topicLine 7: Opposite Topic ................
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