Introduction
Number the Stars explores the historical events of the holoucast and the tremendous effects it had on the lives of young children. This fictional story explores many emotions that occured during this historical tragedy. It is imporant to study the events of our historical past. It is also very impotant to explore the reasoning behind Lois Lowry writing a book about such a mature subject for younger children.
Task
Why do you think it is important that Lois Lowry write a book about such a mature subject for younger children?
Details: In paragraph form, explain the importance of studying the holocaust today. Lois Lowry writes about an important historical event that effects many people and children your age. Why would she write such a mature topic for children your age? Why is it important for children like you to study this subject?
**Use correct parragrph form with topic senteces, supporting senteces and facts, as well as conclduing sentences.
Process
http://www.ushmm.org/learn/students/the-holocaust-a-learning-site-for-s…; Click here for more information about importance of Holocaust
http://www.ushmm.org/learn/students Click here for more information about holocaust survivors
http://www.iearn.org/hgp/aeti/1994-why-study-holocaust.html Click here--> why study the Holocaust?
Evaluation
Rubric:
Criterea: 4 3 2 1
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Main Idea Topic Sentence |
Strong main idea/ topic sentence is clear, and is restated in the closing sentence. |
Substantial main idea/ topic sentence is clear, and is restated in the closing sentence. |
Weak main idea/ topic sentence is clear, and is restated in the closing sentence. |
There is no main idea or topic sentence. |
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Supporting Details |
The paragraph has three or more supporting detail sentences related to the topic. |
The paragraph has two or more supporting detail sentences related to the topic. |
The paragraph has one supporting detail sentence related to the topic. |
The paragraph has zero supporting details. |
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Observes Basic Writing Conventions |
There are 0-1 grammatical and spelling errors. |
There are 2-3 grammatical and spelling errors. |
There are 4-5 grammatical and spelling errors |
There are more than 5 grammatical and spelling errors. |
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Neatness |
The paragraph is formated correctly and print is clear. |
There are few formatting errors. |
There are many formatting errors. |
Print is unreadable with many formatting errors. |