Non-Fiction+Writing+Activity+using+the+book+How+they+Croaked


 * Description**: This unit is designed to make non-fiction fun. The book //How They Croaked by Greorgia Bragg// is a whimsical and somewhat disgusting book about the untimely deaths of famous historical figures. I like to have the students pick a historical figure and research why their deaths in particular were so horrific and gruesome. The students then choose to present their findings in any way they would like to as long as it fits the criteria. I ask the students to find three reasons and support their arguments from quotes from the actual text. It allows them choice and freedom, but ensures they are using the skills and learning the concepts in the objective. Have fun with this project. I think the kids really get into it.

__**Examples**__ Here are some examples that both my students and myself have completed.

[|Powerpoint]

[|Comic]

__**Rubric**__ Finally, here's the rubric I use to assess the students.

[|Rubric]

Here's a link to the book as well, just in case you aren't familiar.

[|How they Croaked by Georgia Bragg]