Canadian Children’s History Book
Purpose:
You are to tell a story tracing the historical events that led to
the formation of the country we now call Canada.
Writer’s Role:
You will be writing as a famous children’s
author/illustrator.
Audience:
Your audience will be younger students in a Canadian
elementary school.
Form:
Your final product will be a simple children’s book with at
least 5 pages of text with pictures. The text should be
typed and pasted in the book. You may draw your
illustrations or you may use images from the computer.
FCA’s
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Introduction draws reader into the book
At least 5 thoroughly explained historical events leading to
Canadian independence
Transitions help move the reader from event to event
Canadian Children’s History Book
Purpose:
You are to tell a story tracing the historical events that led to
the formation of the country we now call Canada.
Writer’s Role:
You will be writing as a famous children’s
author/illustrator.
Audience:
Your audience will be younger students in a Canadian
elementary school.
Form:
Your final product will be a simple children’s book with at
least 5 pages of text with pictures. The text should be
typed and pasted in the book. You may draw your
illustrations or you may use images from the computer.
FCA’s



Introduction draws reader into the book
At least 5 thoroughly explained historical events leading to
Canadian independence
Transitions help move the reader from event to event
Canadian picture book requirements
DUE DATE: Monday, February 25
1. Title on front cover
YES
NO
2. Typed text in 14 point font
YES
NO
3. Neat pictures/images on each page
Adequate
sloppy
Outstanding
4. Completed all FCA’s

Introduction draws reader into the book
5pts/

At least 5 thoroughly explained historical events leading to
Canadian independence
5pts/
Transitions help move the reader from event to event
5pts/

Final Grade:
Canadian picture book requirements
DUE DATE: Monday, February 25
1. Title on front cover
YES
NO
2. Typed text in 14 point font
YES
NO
2. Neat pictures/images on each page
Adequate
sloppy
Outstanding
3. Completed all FCA’s

Introduction draws reader into the book
5pts/

At least 5 thoroughly explained historical events leading to
Canadian independence
5pts/
Transitions help move the reader from event to event
5pts/
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Final Grade: