Culminating+Activity+Worksheet

=Culminating Activity Worksheet=

__Directions:__

1. Your goal is to write a journal entry describing what it might be like to travel back in time to ancient Egypt or Kush and visit both "everyday" people and with royalty. Imagine that you can travel around and see what things look like and what people do.

2. Use evidence from the primary sources documents on this wiki to create a description of life in ancient Egypt. As you write your journal entry, include specific quotes and information from the primary sources to support your arguments. You may also use evidence from data bases suggested by the teacher and/or librarian.

4. Type your journal entry. Made sure to proofread it for spelling and grammatical errors!

Journal Instructions  1. Put the date and the prompt at the top of the page.

2. Answer the prompt in at least two paragraphs.

3. Use good paragraph form.

(//What are the qualities of a good paragraph?//)  4. Open your mind and imagination to let in the details. ELABORATE on your thoughts.
 * Good paragraph form: indentation, topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence that is NOT the same as the topic sentence.
 * Meaningful examples and supporting details (stoplight model)
 * Appropriate word choice
 * Coherence – using transitions and making one thought lead to the next
 * Complete sentences – no fragments or run-ons
 * Stays on topic (Unity)

5. Stick to the question.

6.. Points will be awarded for
 * Focus on the prompt (F)
 * Paragraphing (P)
 * Thoughtfulness/elaboration (T)