Dear parents and students,
Here is an Extra Credit assignment for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
The assignments are due on Wed. 11/26/14.
6th Grade: Al Capone Does My Shirts
Write a paragraph describing the details about the setting of the novel Al Capone Does My shirts. Make sure to include details about Alcatraz, the character's lifestyle, living conditions, expressions, etc. What details about the setting make the character's times and lifestyles seem real? (Make sure to include them into your paragraph.)
*Make sure your paragraph has a title
*Make sure your paragraph is double-spaced and typed
7th Grade: Number the Stars
Write about an event that happened in your own life as though it were a flashback. This event should be one that would help someone you know understand you better.
*Make sure your write 3-4 paragraphs
*Make sure you type your paragraphs and they are double-spaced
8th Grade: Treasure Island
Pretend that you are a newspaper reporter. By chance, you have been staying at the Admiral Benbow Inn. This is your chance to get a scoop on what has happened. Write an article to appear in your newspaper. Be sure to answer the questions who, what, when, where, why and how.
*Make sure you type your newspaper article.
*Your article should be at least 3 paragraphs long.
Please note, late extra credit assignments will not be accepted.
Thank you,
Mrs. Moussa
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