Name: ______________________ Per. __ Date: __________________

Things I’m Thankful For…

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Your assignment is to write a paragraph that vividly describes what you are most thankful for in your life and WHY you are thankful for it. Use words from our work bank and from our work earlier this week to describe your topic.

BANNED WORDS:

You are not allowed to use ANY of the following words in your paragraph… Be careful!

- said - small - run - cry- get - big - happy - love- big - walk - sad - hate

*Remember, this project is about things you are THANKFUL for – not just things you like. Think about what you are truly grateful for – freedom, family, a home, etc.

Collage:

In addition to your essay, you will create a collage that illustrates your topic. Collages will be made on 12 x 18-inch construction paper and will include the following elements:

1. Title2. Pictures & words that CLEARLY illustrated the topic (Things I’m

Thankful For...)3. Well thought out arrangement of pictures and words on poster

(minimal white space)4. Place the final draft of your writing assignment in the center of

your collage. 5. Name, Date, & Period on BACK of collage.