Grandparent Project



Grandparent Project

Due date: ___________________

100 points

Grandparents are an important part of our family. We can learn a lot from them. They are a part of our heritage.

You will need to choose one of your grandparents or someone who is like a grandparent to you, in order to complete this project. Instructions will be given during class on how to complete each requirement. Class work and homework time for Language Arts will be reserved for this project. Do not begin any part of this project until specific instructions are given during class.

Requirements:

Cover: Color and decorate a cover for your project, which includes a poem of your choice and a photo of your grandparent (a scanned copy or drawing of them is acceptable). Make a title for this project and include it on the cover.

(10 points)

Family Tree: Draw or computer generate a picture of a tree. On the branches and trunk, fill in names, birth dates, and birthplaces of your immediate family and grandparent(s). Color and decorate this page.

(10 points)

Acrostic Poem: Write, color, and decorate an acrostic poem using your grandparent’s name or the name that you call her/him (Granny, Gramps, Oma, etc.).

(10 points)

Drawing: Draw a picture of your grandparent doing his or her favorite activity, or a fond memory of you and your grandparent doing something together. Color it and write one sentence explaining what the picture is about.

(10 points)

Interview: Interview your grandparent or someone who knows/knew your grandparent well. Ask 15 questions about your grandparent’s childhood and adolescence. Write the questions and answers in interview format.

(15 points)

Diamante Poem: Write a Diamante poem in proper format about your grandparent. Then color and decorate it into a diamond shape.

(10 points)

Essay: Write a four-paragraph essay. Cover the following topics for each paragraph:

Paragraph One: Background information on your grandparent (when/where they were born, where they went to school, jobs, careers they’ve had, etc.). End the paragraph on why they were chosen for this project.

Paragraph Two: Physical Description / Special Qualities / Personality Traits (describe the things that make them special and unique to you – be very descriptive!)

Paragraph Three: Special Memories / Experiences / Time Spent Together (describe one neat trip, or a few events that were special between you and your grandparent)

Paragraph Four: Personal Message to Your Grandparent (Make this paragraph one where you pour your heart out to them, and tell them why they are so special and important to you)

(25 points)

Other Poem: Write a different type of poem of your choice about your grandparent. (Cinquain, Clerihew, Add-A-Word, etc.) Add color/decorations/pictures/designs to enhance it.

(10 points)

Include all of the above, in the order mentioned, in a book-type format. You must type or write everything neatly in dark ink.

Make this a special project that you can give to your grandparent or someone who is like a grandparent to you when it’s finished and graded.

Be creative and enjoy!

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