THE PROCESS

1.     You will be working with a partner.
            ·    You will be responsible for helping one another in your learning.
            ·    Make a folder to store your work.
2.     Before you begin to gather information for your newspaper article, you must choose which part of the United States expansion between 1801-1861 you would like to explore.

Louisiana Purchase
Cherokee Indians
Manifest Destiny
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Monroe Doctrine and the War of 1812
3.     You and your partner will work together to collaborate information; however you both must write an individual article.  You both will need to visit and explore the web siteslocated in the Resources section.  Each of you will collect background information about the United States expansion before assuming your role.  Both of you will need to keep notes on your own worksheet.  You can print off a copy of the graphic organizer here - graphic organizer.
4.     You and your partner are going to gather information about the part of expansion you have chosen.When doing your research, ask yourself the following questions:
            · Where will you go?  Is it still unexplored?
            · Why did you choose this particular place/time to explore?
            · What kind of preparation will you need to make before you go?
            · What things do you need to consider before you enter a war?
            · How will you communicate with others?
            · What are the language barriers you will encounter on your journey?
            · How will you report your findings to the world when you return?
            · What is the environment like around you?  Emotionally and physically.

5.     Visit all of the web sites of your chosen journey.  Search for interesting facts, tips, and pieces of information that support your quest.

6.    Compare your findings with your partner. Add any ideas you like to your notes.

        NOTE:  Keep in mind that this is a project and not just an essay.  When organizing your research into a final newspaper article; utilize the following checklist to make sure you have included everything:
            · Is my newspaper article put together in a creative manner?
            · Can my reader get a feeling for what I experienced through my use of descriptive language?
            · Does my reader know which part of the expansion I wrote about?
            · Have I worked with my partner to gather information?

7.     Have partner read your rough draft.  Rewrite your rough draft.

8.     You and your partner will put together your section of the newspaper.

9.     Use the rubric to evaluate your newspaper article.
            · Print out the evaluation form (1 per student) and include in your folder.

10.   Share newspaper articles with the whole class.
            · Present your newspaper article to the class.
            · Be a good listener while others are presenting
            · Turn in your folder to your teacher.

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