Non-Fiction Reading Project
Mrs. McEvilly, 8th grade Reading
Canton Middle School

Online Resources

The students will use the following online resources to search for information.
The teacher will introduce these sites using the LCD projector. 

National Library of Medicine
Mayo Clinic
WebMD
Center of Disease Control Index
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Kid Info Resources by subject including health
Answers.com A wealth of information
Google News Current Research & Information
Online Citation Wizard

Assessment

  • The students will create a Power Point Presentation.  The students will present their PPT to their classmates.
  • The following categories will be assessed using a rubric:
    • Presentation
    • Attractiveness
    • Mechanics
    • Content
    • Sources
  • The students will self assess as well as a teacher assessment.

    • Non Fiction Writing Packet
     KWL Activity Sheet
    Non-Fiction Rubric
    Reflection Activity Sheet
    Critical Evaluation of a Website Form