EXTRA!!! REVISED History Report Due Dates (LOOK!)

American History Report (revised dates)

This is a research report on the topic in American history that you were recently assigned. You will go through all of the steps involved in researching and writing a report: reading sources, taking notes, making an outline, writing a rough draft and revising for a final draft. You will also make a 3 dimensional display for the history fair where all reports will be presented. You will be held accountable for the schedule and deadlines below and evaluated on your work process as well as the various elements, from start to finish, of the report.

REQUIREMENTS
Writing: All computer written reports must use a standard font in a standard size, 1.5 line spacing and margins no larger than 1 inch. The requirements do not include the illustrations. It is, however, good to have some illustrations mixed in with the writing. Hand written report length requirements will vary depending on your writing.
6th grade – minimum of 5 pages of writing -, not including the illustrations etc.
7th grade – minimum of 7 pages of writing – not including the illustrations etc.

Other: * A timeline that is related to your topic __________
* a partially hand-done map (we’ll explain in class) _____________
* Illustrations – photos, drawings etc. ____________
* Cover _________
* Title page __________
* Bibliography ___________
All of the above, including the written part of the report, will be presented on a display board or in some other manner of your choosing.

Requirements for the 3D project will be given to you on another sheet of paper
Keep this sheet in the front of your report folder or binder and check off each step as you complete it by writing the date of completion on the line.

List your sources here: (you will need a minimum of 2 to 3 sources)

1._______________________________________________________________________________

2._______________________________________________________________________________

3._______________________________________________________________________________ Reading and Note taking: You will need to show your work diary and note cards every language arts class. Bring all of your report work on both language arts class days every week. You do need to have a report folder for all of your work.
Complete most of your reading and note taking by Tuesday, April 27 (6th) and Wed., April 28 (7th)
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Writing:
We will write the outlines in class and for homework on April 29th and 30th.
The rough draft of the introduction and first page of your report will be due on Thursday, May 6th (6th grade) and Friday, May 7th (7th grade).
The next 2 pages are due Thursday, May 13th (6th) and Friday, May 14th (7th).
The final pages are due on Thursday, May 20th (6th) and Friday, May 21st (7th)
We will return your rough drafts by sections, with all of them returned by Monday, May 24th. The final is due on June 2nd. ________________
The final draft, all maps, illustrations, display board AND 3 dimensional project must be completed by Wednesday. ______________

The History Fair will be Wed., June 2nd, during the school day. EVERYTHING must be done and brought to school first thing in the morning. We will set up the fair during the day.
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