6th Grade Social Studies and Reading

6^th Grade Social Studies and Reading

Research Report: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

 

You must research one aspect of daily life in ancient Egypt using books from the LRC and online sources.  Possible topics include:

 

·        Education

·        Meals

·        Clothing

·        Religion

·        Sports and Games

·        Topics not listed may receive teacher approval

 

Research Report Expectations:

 

·        Students will locate 5 key facts related to their chosen topic using a minimum of 2 sources, including one book and one online source.

·        Students will paraphrase each key fact and explain its importance.

·        Students will type their reports using 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font, double-spaced.

·        Students will include a bibliography in proper MLA format.

·        Students will use proper spelling and grammar.

 

Historical Fiction Rubric

 

Writing a Historical Fiction Short Story

Title of Piece __________________________________________________________

CRITERIA: The essay will be evaluated on the basis of these criteria:

INTRODUCTION

1. The introduction uses an effective narrative beginning technique.                      

0          1          2          3            4          5

2. The beginning contains sufficient background information, including

a clear setting.                                                                                                         0          1          2          3            4          5

3. The story quickly sets up the main character’s problem or conflict.                    

          0          1          2          3            4          5

 

BODY (STORY AS A WHOLE)

4. The events of the story are arranged in chronological order and use transitions

of time and place.                                                                                         

0          1          2          3            4          5

5. There are at least 3 historically accurate details of setting in the story

            [Ex.: tools, clothing, foods, vehicles, manners, customs, jargon, toys, etc.]  

     0          1          2          3            4          5

6. All historically researched details have parenthetical citations within the text

and are correctly listed in the Works Cited page which follows.                 

0          1          2          3            4          5

7. The story uses dialogue both to advance the plot, as well as to

reveal character.                                                                                                   0          1          2          3            4          5

8. The story uses at least two complicating incidents/events to

create dramatic tension.                                                                                         0          1          2          3            4          5

 

CONCLUSION

9. The story has a satisfying resolution that logically resolves the conflict.         

0          1          2          3            4          5

10. The paper is relatively free of mistakes in spelling, grammar, usage,

            mechanics, and manuscript form (Use spell-check; proofread!)                     

0          1          2          3            4          5

50 possible points final points

 

TOTAL EARNED ______