Mrs. Larsen Social Studies: Sumerian Journal 18 Points Due 9/30/13
Directions: Using your History Alive (HA) text and your chapter four problem & solution notes, write TWO descriptive journal entries outlining the typical concerns of a Sumerian living in the Fertile Crescent after 3500 BCE. Use the bullet point list below to guide the content of your entries.
Specifications: Final drafts will be typed, size 12 font, with a complete heading (shown above). Use a standard font (not cursive, for example). When using any facts from the text, cite the section where the facts were found in parenthetical format. Facts to Include Sumerian homes (4.6) 2 points Sumerian communities (4.5, 4.6, 4.7) 2 points Farm description (4.4, 4.5) 2 points Food (general inference) 2 points Life in general (full chapter) 2 points
Revise and Edit Punctuation & Spelling 3 points Correct (parenthetical) citations 2 points Point of View 2 points Work is self-scored 1 point
In-Class work Schedule 9/25: Brainstorm and rough draft 9/26: Revise, edit, review using assignment handout checklist, peer edit 9/27: Type in library, complete at home if not finished and printed in school. Save file on flash-drive, email to self, or Google docs.
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Mrs. Larsen
Social Studies: Sumerian Journal
18 Points
Due 9/30/13
Directions: Using your History Alive (HA) text and your chapter four problem & solution notes, write TWO descriptive journal entries outlining the typical concerns of a Sumerian living in the Fertile Crescent after 3500 BCE. Use the bullet point list below to guide the content of your entries.
Specifications: Final drafts will be typed, size 12 font, with a complete heading (shown above). Use a standard font (not cursive, for example). When using any facts from the text, cite the section where the facts were found in parenthetical format.
Facts to Include
Sumerian homes (4.6) 2 points
Sumerian communities (4.5, 4.6, 4.7) 2 points
Farm description (4.4, 4.5) 2 points
Food (general inference) 2 points
Life in general (full chapter) 2 points
Revise and Edit
Punctuation & Spelling 3 points
Correct (parenthetical) citations 2 points
Point of View 2 points
Work is self-scored 1 point
In-Class work Schedule
9/25: Brainstorm and rough draft
9/26: Revise, edit, review using assignment handout checklist, peer edit
9/27: Type in library, complete at home if not finished and printed in school. Save file on flash-drive, email to self, or Google docs.