You will develop an area of expertise. This might include education, business, transportation, neighborhood life, religion, a landmark, a historical event, or social activities.
Once you have an area of expertise, each of you must visit three websites and write 5-8 facts each about your topic from each of these websites. Record the facts in your notebooks. Your facts do not need to be written in complete sentences at this point.
Once you have completed your thorough investigation of the sites and have written your notes, you are to use the writing process to tell a simple story about your point of interest in Waterbury. Once your draft is complete, you will create a booklet with illustrations appropriate for a child to read.
Please include the following:
√ An engaging opening
√ Details that focus on your area of expertise
√ An ending that tries to “clinch” the deal. Answer the following question: Why should citizens feel proud of Waterbury?
√ A Works Cited (Remember to identify your sources--including sources of images.)
In the end, you will present your work to the class in an oral presentation.