Explorer Report Details

Your child was assigned an explorer to research and write a three paragraph report on. There will also be a timeline, a portrait, and possibly a PowerPoint component as well. The PowerPoint component is dependent on the availability of the computer lab for our class. All other portions of the project are required.

Project Due Dates:
Fri., Nov. 4: Route Map and Portrait due
(we'll begin typing our bibliographies in class this Wed., Nov. 2)
Thurs., Nov. 10: Timeline & Journal Entries due
Mon., Nov. 14: Final Report Due (three final draft paragraphs, bibliography, plus components from first two deadlines above). We'll compile the parts in class on this day.
Thurs., Nov. 17: Signed Rough Drafts, Note Pages due

Important Note: Class time will be allotted to work on this project (mostly the writing portions). Although, if they are unable to complete given portions of the project during the time given in class, some parts may come home to complete by the milestone due dates.

Presentations:
Mon., 11/14: Isaac, Gabby, Tyler, Silver, Leizel, Katie, Sierra
Tues., 11/5: Tristan, Remi, Shane, Nyah, Will, Monica, Abbey
Wed., 11/16: Kyle, Danielle, Paulina, Michael, Callie
Thurs., 11/17: Noah N., Daniel, Lacey, Hunter, Naomi, Emman, Randalyn
Fri., 11/18: Zoe, Jaxon, Noah C., Karlee, Geo

Presentation Tips:
· Students must dress up for full points.
· Students should "know" their key points fluenty, only glancing at note cards.
· Students want to speak confidently and make eye contact with their audience.
· Some students choose to present in "first person," taking on the personality, voice, and perspective of the actual explorer come forward in time to teach everyone about their life and adventures.

This will require practice, practice, practice.