1. Angel Minton
Melissa Wesdyk
Gamewell Middle School
Lenoir, NC

2.  Found in Lenoir N.C
 Located at the base of the Appalachian
Mountains
 Area served—rural
 The school has a 78% free/reduced lunch rate
 The classes that we teach range from AIG –
inclusion
 618 students

3.  Angel Melissa
◦ Language Arts ◦Math
◦ Inclusion and ◦Inclusion/AIG/
General Ed. General Ed.
◦ 20 years in the ◦14 years in the
classroom classroom

4.  Give ideas of alternative assessments that can
easily be implemented
◦ Major Projects
◦ Group Projects
◦ 21st Century Projects
 Provide ways to evaluate students at all levels
while meeting the principles of the common
core
 Share strategies that can be taken back and
easily utilized in your classroom

5.  Projects that are done at home on a variety of
different topics
 Projects that the students are given 3 to 8
weeks to complete depending on the project
 Collaboration between Math and LA
◦ To make expectations more uniform
◦ Easier for parents and students
◦ Parent awareness form
◦ Similar rubrics
◦ Calendars
◦ Firm deadlines

6. ~Newbery Book Project~ NEWSPAPER
C reate a newspaper for your book. You could summarize the events in one article, cover
Due the weather in another, or do a feature story on one of the more important characters in
During the next six weeks you will read and present a project based on one of the Newbery another. You might include an editorial, at least four ads that would be pertinent to the
Award winning novels. This will be part of your reading grade. story, and one illustration about the story. All information in the newspaper should be
about your book.
Step One
C hoose a book that is either a Newbery winner or an honor winner on your reading level. MOBILE
These books can be found in our school library or you may check one out from the public Create a mobile about the story. The mobile must include the title of the story, the name of
library. Please select a book that you will enjoy reading and that you have not read before. the author, setting, characters, events, and theme of the story. The mobile must have at least
Most of the books on the list are of an appropriate challenge for you. 5 moving parts and each must have a written explanation of each part in correct form.
Step Two SONG
Begin reading your book now. Read carefully and completely. Don’t wait until the last week to Write and perform an original song that tells the story of this book. The song must include
begin reading. These books have vivid characters, interesting plots, and thought-provoking the title of the story, the name of the author, setting, characters, and theme of the story.
themes. As a result, these books take time for readers to absorb and enjoy. The song must be performed.
Step Three Step Five
After reading your book, write a short biography on the author of your book. You can find
Write one paragraph that describes what project you have chosen to complete and what you
this information in the library or on-line. You will be telling information about your author
during your presentation. Make sure you include if the book is a winner or honor and the intend to focus on in your project. This should be turned in to me no later than This is for
year. All of this information is part of your grade. Do not copy word for word. a portion of your grade.
Step Four Step Six
Select one of the following projects to complete. Finish your project and present it to the class on
Have Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SCULPTURE (Please read, sign below, cut, and return bottom portion only by This is for a portion of your grade.)
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C reate a sculpture of a character in the story. Use any combination of soap, wood, clay,
stick, wire, stones, old toy pieces, or any other object you choose. An oral explanation of My child and I understand that this project is not optional, but is for 3 reading grades. We
how this sculpture relates to the book should be given with your presentation. understand that the project is due no later than
Parent Signature __________________________________ Date _________________
CHARACTER SCRAPBOOK
Create a scrapbook for the main character in your book. Your scrapbook should include Student Signature _________________________________ Date _________________
diary entries, photographs, artifacts, and other “scrap-worthy” items. Captions should explain
how objects relate to the book. Please return to me by….. This portion of the project is worth 5 points.

7. Form signed and returned on time 5
Project paragraph returned on time 5
Author Biography 10
Reading Checks 5
Correct year for winning award 5
Winner or honor winner 5
Presentation 10
Summary 5
Follow project directions 10
Effort 15
Neatness 15
Creativity 10
Total:

8. ~Newbery Book Project Presentation Guidelines~
Your book project presentation should contain the following
components. Have your presentation ready and practice it before you Newbery
Presentations
present.
Name of book
Author
Short precise summary of book (not word for word from another source)
The year your book was a Newbery winner or honor winner
Was your book the winner or honor winner?
Why do you think your book received the Newbery award? (Not: ―Because it was good.‖)
Author information: pick 2-3 interesting facts to tell about the author
Project process—why you chose this project and how you completed it
Would you recommend this book? Why or why not?

9. ◦L. 1
◦ RL. 1
◦ RL. 2 ◦L. 2
◦L. 3
◦ RL. 3
◦W. 2
◦ RL. 6
◦W. 3
◦ SL. 1
◦ SL. 2 ◦W. 4
◦W. 5
◦ SL. 3
◦W. 6
◦ SL. 4
◦ SL. 6 ◦W. 7
◦W. 8

10.  RL. 1  L. 1
 RL. 2  L. 2
 RL. 3  L. 3
 W. 3
 RL. 6
 W. 4
 SL. 1  W. 5
 SL. 3
 SL. 4
 SL. 6

11.  RL. 1 L. 1
 RL. 2 L. 2
 RL. 3 L. 3
W. 3
 RL. 6
W. 4
 SL. 1 W. 5
 SL. 3
 SL. 4
 SL. 6

12.  RL. 1  L. 1
 RL. 2  L. 2
 RL. 3  L. 3
 W. 3
 RL. 6
 W. 4
 SL. 1
 W. 5
 SL. 3
 SL. 4
 SL. 6

13.  R. 1  L. 1
 R. 2  L. 2
 L. 3
 R. 3
 L. 4
 R. 4  L. 5
 R. 6  W. 3
 W. 4
 SL. 1
 W. 5
 SL. 3
 W. 6
 SL. 4  W. 7
 SL. 6  W. 8

14.  RL. 1  L. 1
 RL. 2  L. 2
 RL. 3  L. 3
 RL. 4  L. 4
 RL. 5  L. 5
 RL. 6  L. 6
 SL. 1  W. 2
 SL. 2  W. 3
W. 4
SL. 3


 W. 5
 SL. 4  W. 6
 SL. 5  W. 7
 SL. 6  W. 8

15. Your Goal: to create a math board game that involves equations
You must:
Create a board game that is colorful and creative
Write out the objective of the game, the rules to the game, what you have to do to play
and how the player wins.
Include equations in the game so that every turn the player has to do something with an
equation.
Create all pieces that are required to play the game. For example, if you need equation
cards to play, then you must make the equation cards.
This is your project! It is okay for your parents to help but they are not to DO the
project for you!!! Points will be taken off if your parents do the project for you!!!
Think of a board game that you have played before. Then think about how you can change that
game to include equations. Then be creative!!!!!
THE DUE DATE IS: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 LATE
PROJECTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!!
See the rubric on the other side of this paper to see what is expected and what you will be
graded on. This project will count as three test grades!!! Do NOT wait until the last minute to
start this project!
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Math Game Project
My child and I understand that there is a math project that is due on Wednesday, December 14,
2011. This project will not be accepted if turned in late. This project is not optional. It counts
as THREE test grades.
Student Signature: ___________________________ Date: _____________
Parent Signature: _______________ ___________ Date: _____________
Please return the bottom portion to Ms. Wesdyk by Friday, November 4, 2011

16. Math Board Game Project
Possible Points
Followed Directions /10
Creativity and Color /20
Neatness /10
Included Equations /10
Created all parts of the game /15
Included a written explanation of the
rules, objective of the game, how to /10
play and how to win the game
Included all the parts of the project /5
Is able to explain the project /5
Student did the project with minimal
/10
help from parent
Project was turned in on time /5

17.  6.EE.3
 6.EE.7
 6.EE.9
 7.EE.3
 7.EE.4
 8.EE.7.a
 8.EE.7.b

18.  7.NS.1.d
7 NS.2.a
 7.NS.2.c

19. 7.G.3
7.G.6

20. 7.G.1
7.RP.2
6.RP.3

21. 7.G.1
7.RP.2
6.RP.3

22. 7.SP.3
7.SP.4
6.SP.2
6.SP.3

23.  Projects in which students use some form of
technology
◦ Computer—glogster, powerpoint, prezi, microsoft
publisher, etc.
◦ Flip cameras
 Basic guidelines/requirements are given
 Freedom given to use creativity and own style
while still showcasing the knowledge of the
topic

24.  Glogster
◦ 1st time—directions on how to maneuver
in the program
◦ Examples
◦ Directions
◦ 2-3 days
 edu.glogster.com

25.  http://www.slideshare.net/jsantoro17/glogst
er-powerpoint
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvC47fU
ANLk

26. Directions for getting started: Using an image from the internet:
1. Go to edu.glogster.com Find the image you want
2. Click on “I’m a student” Choose “save image as…”, save in PICTURES, name your picture, and save
3. Educator code—64DD42 In glogster—choose “image”, click on “upload”, select the picture you
4. Your nickname and password will both be the same—your first and last want, and “open”
name—all lowercase and no spaces Type the picture name in the search bar and click search
5. Type your first name and last name Your picture should then appear for your to use
6. Type the code that is shown in the box
7. Click both boxes at the bottom Using a video from YouTube:
8. Click “sign up”
Find the video you want
Your glog must include: Click the “share” button under the video
Right click on the blue address that pops up and select “copy”
Name/Block you are in Go back to your glog
Title of your story (you will choose—“Seventh Grade” or Click “video” on your tool bar
“In the Middle of a Pitch” Click “link” from the choices
A picture that represents your story Right click in the box that appears and select “paste”
An acrostic of your main character (words and/or phrases) Click “Add to File”
A summary Your video should then appear for you to use
A star rating of 1-5 (1 being worst and 5 being best)
One reason you liked the story. This must be in complete sentences and Saving your glog:
specific. It cannot be “Because it was good”.
One reason you disliked the story. This must be in complete sentences Click “Save or publish” at the top of your glog
and specific. It cannot be “Because I didn’t like it”. You will rename your glog either “Seventh Grade” or “In the Middle of a
Author’s name and picture (if applicable) Pitch”
3 things about your author Click “save”
Extra Credit: A video that pertains to your story Click “back to dashboard”
Extra Credit: A link that pertains to your story To logout—go to the picture of the bear at the top and use the drop
down menu
Suggestions:
Do your wall first
Get information down first, then you can go back and play with the
options
Anything you put on your glog should relate to your story
Be creative and have fun!!!!!
Do required elements first, then extra credit. Extra credit does not count
if you do not have all of the required items
Use your time wisely
You will be graded according to the rubric on the back

27. Create a Power Point Presentation…
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r mid
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28.  Students strategically placed in group of three
◦ Kinesthetic, spatial, and linguistic
 Work time is anywhere between 1 – 3 days
depending on the complexity of the project
 Guidelines and expectations of final product
are explained/shown before work time begins
 Rubrics are given so students can work towards
their desired outcome

29.  Use often
 Expectations given
 Point strip
 Example shown if available
 1-2 days to complete
 Types of group projects
◦ Story map poster
◦ Vocabulary advertisement
◦ Stations
◦ Games creation

30. Lottery Rose
Station to Station 1-8
1
Names:________________________
________________________
2
____________Station 1
Characteristic Chart 3
____________Station 2
4
Word Maps
____________Station 3 5
Wanted Poster
____________Station 4 6
Conflicts
7
____________Station 5
Diamante Poem
8
____________Station 6
Word Maps
9
____________Station 7
HOTS Questions 10

31.  Use weekly
 Expectations given
 Although students are working together they
must turn in their own work on most
 Used to review or to show mastery on most
topics
 1-3 days to complete
 Types of group projects
◦ Word Problem Chains
◦ Posters
◦ Chain of Numbers