January English Project – 7th Grade English
Directions:
1. With a pencil, draw the numbers 2013. This shape will be the outline where you will write your words.
2. Choose your best words, phrases, and sentences from your 2013 packet.
3. Around the edges of the numbers, write the words that you chose from your packet.
a. Around the 2 – write words/phrases from your top 20/bottom 13 list (minimum of 5)
b. Around the 0 – write compound sentences (minimum of 2)
c. Around the 1 – write complex sentences (minimum of 2)
d. Around the 3 – choose any information (words)from your packet
4. Go back and erase the pencil lines so that your words make the outline of each number.
5. Add color, decorations, flair…make it look good!
6. Complete the self-evaluation below and turn it in.
2
0
1
3
My 5 examples of EXCELLENT word
choice
My compound sentences
My complex sentences
The other words/sentences I used
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
1.
2.
2.
Scoring Rubric (Peer Review) - to be completed by a classmate.
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Visual Appeal
Points
Word Choice
3
Word choice is specific, powerful,
correct, and descriptive.
Sentences are detailed and
descriptive. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
Sentences are detailed and
descriptive. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
2
Word choice is used correctly but
lacks imagination. There is some
repetition.
Sentences lack detail and
description. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
Sentences lack detail and
description. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
1
Word choice is very repetitive,
inaccurate, simple, or incorrect
Incorrect punctuation and/or use of
coordinating conjunction.
Incorrect punctuation and/or use of
subordinating conjunction.
The author carefully and completely
finished the project, used a variety
of color, and demonstrated
creativity.
The author carefully and completely
finished the project, used a variety
of color, but demonstrated little
creativity.
Incomplete project.
Peer Reviewer’s Signature:
Final grade – to be completed by Mrs. Pasierb
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Points
Word Choice
3
Word choice is specific, powerful,
correct, and descriptive.
Sentences are detailed and
descriptive. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
Sentences are detailed and
descriptive. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
2
Word choice is used correctly but
lacks imagination. There is some
repetition.
Sentences lack detail and
description. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
Sentences lack detail and
description. Punctuation and
conjunctions are used correctly.
1
Word choice is very repetitive,
inaccurate, simple, or incorrect
Incorrect punctuation and/or use of
coordinating conjunction.
Incorrect punctuation and/or use of
subordinating conjunction.
Total Points:
Final Grade:
Comments:
Visual Appeal
The author carefully and completely
finished the project, used a variety
of color, and demonstrated
creativity.
The author carefully and completely
finished the project, used a variety
of color, but demonstrated little
creativity.
Incomplete project.