Cajun Wizards: Harry Potter Will Love

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Cajun WizardsHarry Potter Will Love Dem
Wizards

• 8th GradeSubject English Language Arts
• Designed by Tammy Senecatseneca_at_wbrschools.k12.l
  a.us

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Introduction

• J.K. Rowlings, the famous author of the Harry
  Potter book series, is seeking new material for
  her latest book. You have been hired by the
  State of Louisianas Tourist Board to persuade
  her to use a historical figure, legend, or
  character that you have identified from
  Louisiana.

J.K. Rowlings
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Task

• You will be conducting an I-Search Report on a
  potential Cajun Wizard for J.K. Rowlings newest
  book in the Harry Potter Series.
• You will be choosing a historical figure,
  character, or legend from Louisiana to research.
  Before the final presentation to Ms. Rowlings,
  you must provide the State of Louisiana Tourist
  Board with reference information, an outline,
  notecards, and a 500-word report.
• Upon completion of the research, you will present
  your Cajun Wizard to Ms. Rowlings and the
  Tourist Board.

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The Process

• You will choose a historical figure, character,
  or legend from Louisiana. Once they have chosen
  a character complete the Wizard Approval Form and
  submit to your teacher for approval.
• After receiving approval from the teacher you
  will create an outline choosing five main topics
  of the historical figures life. (See Wizard
  Sample Inspiration Outline) (Example Early Life,
  Family Life, Political Life, Death, Career, etc.)
  
• Use the Internet and print media to locate one
  reference for each section of our outline. You
  must use at least one print media source. It is
  important that you chose Internet sites that are
  reputable. Click here to access the Internet
  Reference Sites slide to get you started.
• Using MLA form, http//www.liu.edu/cwis/CWP/librar
  y/workshop/citmla.htm, create a source card for
  each of your references. Either use index cards
  or the Source Cards Template.
• For each source card, you are to write 5 notes.
  Either use index cards or the Note Card Source
  Templates 1-5.
• You are to write a 500-word report with 100-words
  coming from each source. The final report must
  contain a title page, picture of your potential
  wizard, report, and reference page. (You may use
  the Report Template.)
• You will now present your report to J.K.
  Rowlings and the class telling about your
  figure, character, or legend from Louisiana.
  This final presentation may include pictures,
  music, PowerPoint presentation, etc.

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Evaluation
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Conclusion

• Great Job!! J.K. Rowlings is considering your
  individual for her next infamous wizard in her
  latest book.
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Internet Reference Sites
http//infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lak12rpa
Password pelican
http//www.louisianaschools.net/worldbook/
Login louisiana Password elementary or
middle or high
List of People from Louisiana http//www.answers.
com/topic/list-of-people-from-louisiana
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Credits References

• Images
• J.K. Rowling http//news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38
  575000/jpg/_38575677_rowling150.jpg
• Books http//www.feingold.org/amazon_books/HarryPo
  tterSet.gif
• Websites
• Rubistar http//rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
  
• http//www.answers.com/topic/list-of-people-from-l
  ouisiana
• http//www.louisianaschools.net/worldbook/
• http//infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/lak12rpa

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