Westward Movement ABC Book Instructions

1.

2. Each word needs to be on a separate sheet of paper. 4. Each page will have: a. b. c. d. e.

Every letter of the alphabet must be used unless otherwise stated.

3. The minimum paper size is 4.25x5.5 (half the size of a normal sheet of paper).

The letter

The word

A colorful illustration

An explanation of the word (use internet resources; CITE your sources)**

5. The illustration may be computer generated, hand drawn, or a magazine picture.

The sentence and page number where the word first appears in the textbook

6. ABSOLUTELY NO PENCIL on the final copy, unless it is traced with colored pencil, crayon, or 7. There should be an attractive, colorful, front and back cover for the book.

marker.

Criteria for grading

You will be graded by a rubric based on the following elements: (MINIMUM = 3/4; EXTENSION = 4/4)
1.

All letters of the alphabet are used.

a. b.

MINIMUM: One word per letter

2. All words associated with the letters of the alphabets are about Westward Movement.

EXTENSION: Multiple words from the list are used

3. All explanations are written correctly and give a clear understanding of how with word is

connected to Westward Movement.

a. b.

MINIMUM: Definition of the word, either from the glossary or a dictionary

4. Every letter has a graphic that is drawn and colored, from a magazine or computer generated. 5. All pages contain color and are neat. 6. Each letter has its own page and there is a front/back cover.

EXTENSION: Clear explanation in paragraph form (5 7 sentences) and sources cited