Happy Earth Day Assignment



Happy Earth Day Assignment

Assignments- After watching the Lorax pick one of the following:

1. Write a "Letter to the Editor" stating your opinion about the author's purpose in writing The Lorax. Do you think his intentions were to entertain or to persuade? Cite specific reasons and examples from the book to back up your stance.

2. Create an advertisement persuading someone to buy a Thneed.

3. Write a front page news article that informs the reader about an event from The Lorax.

4. Construct a tree map (graphic organizer) that shows your knowledge and understanding of the following as they relate to The Lorax: characterization, setting, problem, solution, theme, point of view, and plot.

5. Write “The Lorax II” which lets the reader know what happened to the last of the Truffala Tree seeds.

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|Effort |

|Poor effort is displayed |

|Minimal effort is showed, basic level |

|Displays good effort |

|Outstanding effort level |

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|Creativity |

|Poor creativity displayed. |

|Minimal creativity displayed. |

|Displays creativity. |

|Student is creative in both writing and appearance. Goes above and beyond. |

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|Spelling & Grammar |

|Many mechanical mistakes. |

|Some mistakes are made. 5 plus |

|Few mistakes. Less than 5. |

|No mistakes are made. Student clearly proofread and spell checked. |

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|Details |

|No details used to back up content. |

|Very few details. |

|Attempts to include details. |

|Includes details to strengthen writing; gives reader good sense that the content is understood. |

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|Total----> |

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