Unit Projects
Here are some project ideas for each of the units in this book. Pick the unit you are working on. Then pick a project. As you can see, there are projects of differing sizes. Pick the one that’s right for you. You can work on your project by yourself, with a partner, or with a small group of people. Before you start, read over the big question for your unit. You might want to keep it in mind as you work. Or you can go in your own direction!
Exploration | Around the World Unit Question: How can reading expand our world? Writing type: Informative/Explanatory
Great Traits: Which person or character in this unit do you admire? List three or more of their character traits. Tip: Is this person brave? Kind? Calm under pressure?
Imagination Exploration: Think of a place from this unit that you’d like to visit. Then pick one person you’d take with you. Write two sentences explaining your choices. Tip: A good traveling companion is adventurous and likes to try new things. If they’re also easygoing—jackpot! On Display: Imagine you’re making a museum display based on this unit. Choose three to five objects that played important roles in the stories you read. Then write the text that will go on the wall next to each one. Tip: First, draw pictures to represent your objects or find images online. Then write at least two sentences describing each one. Q&A: Pick two people you read about in this unit who you think would be interested in meeting each other. Imagine you’re interviewing them at the same time. Write three questions for each person. Then write how you imagine each person would answer. Tip: Use what you know about each person to figure out how they would answer. Would they agree or disagree with each other? As the interviewer, what would you say if they started to argue?
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In Rhythm: Write a song, rap, or poem celebrating a person from this unit who inspires you in some way—as a traveler, an adventurer, or just as a human! Tip: Start by making notes about why you like this person. What qualities does he or she have? What did that person accomplish or struggle with? Why does this person inspire you? In the Headlines: Imagine you’re a reporter, and one of the people in this unit just accomplished the amazing thing for which he or she is now famous. Write a front-page article about him or her. Tip: Start your article by writing the lede. That’s the introduction. It hooks readers with an unusual or interesting detail or piece of information.
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