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The Jungle Project: Creating a Magazine ActivityThe Jungle Project: Creating a Magazine Activity
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Sharp School
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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5 days
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The Jungle Project: Creating a Magazine

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To conclude a study of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, groups create a multi-media magazine in which they investigate one aspect of the foods industry. The packet details the requirements for the project, and includes rubrics for assessing not only the project itself but the performances of groups members as well. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

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upton sinclair

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upton sinclair, english language arts

Pros

  • A perfect project in an age of product labeling and GMOs
  • The assignment sheet clearly states project expectations
  • The rubrics are based on the assignment sheet
  • Expectations of group members are specific

Cons

  • Consider whether your class members would benefit from a topic brainstorming session before beginning the project

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 W.9-10.2.a W.11-12.2.a SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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