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A Literature Assignment with a Civic Emphasis.

Brough, Barbara L. – Civic Perspective, 1989

Describes how students wrestled with an assignment that asked them to name their heroes or heroines, compare them to "Beowulf," and defend their choices in writing and class discussion. Tells how students gained insight into their community and the ways in which people make it better. (MG)

Descriptors: Civics, Class Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English Instruction

Combining Poetry with Research for Thanksgiving (Suggestions for the Classroom).

Lincoln, Gary – Civic Perspective, 1989

Presents a social studies writing assignment which encouraged students to offer their personal reflections on the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. (MG)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Grade 8, Holidays, Junior High Schools

"As I See It": Guidelines for a Letter to the Editor Project.

Tabron, Darnell – Civic Perspective, 1989

Provides an outline for teachers who wish to incorporate a Letter to the Editor project in their classroom assignments. Reprints some actual letters from ninth graders based on this assignment. (MG)

Descriptors: Civics, Class Activities, Grade 9, Junior High Schools

Mock Town Meeting: An Interdisciplinary Project to Prepare Students for Informed Participation in Local Government.

LaPeer, Susan Duncan – Civic Perspective, 1990

Provides details of a mock town meeting (using the warrant prepared for the town's real town meeting) which was planned and conducted by ninth grade students. Includes a project evaluation. (PRA)

Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Class Activities, Community Attitudes, Community Involvement

Developing Civic Identity and Kentucky Pride.

Carwin, Margaret – Civic Perspective, 1990

Describes a variety of writing activities and community service projects designed to develop middle school students' civic identity and pride in being citizens of the state of Kentucky. Includes teaching ideas and a project evaluation. (PRA)

Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Class Activities, Community Attitudes, Community Involvement