Project Directions

Scrapbook Entry Requirements:

 

Name of country (clearly written)

Minimum of 10-12 sentences of written text (paragraphs, captions, or bullets)*

At least 4-5 hand-drawn  illustrations, drawings or visuals

A map of the continent of study (or the world) with the country highlighted

Fill up the page – do not leave a lot of empty space

Typed or handwritten

 

Each scrapbook page should also:

Be carefully edited for all 6th grade givens – spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation and usage

Show considerable creativity and effort

Be colorful and visually appealing

Be neat and legible; “friendly” to your reader

 

* Here are some ideas for possible written content:

Descriptions of the country’s landscape, geography or physical features

Information about the native people including language, religion or daily lifestyle

Words or phrases in the country’s language

Songs (lyrics) native to the country

Quotes about the country or by a native of the country

Interesting places to visit or things to see

Recipes of native dishes