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Music of the Westward Expansion Newsletter Checklist
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CONTENT |
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Our newsletter effectively summarizes important information |
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We included the five criteria listed below in Background of Music |
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We used a template to organize our thoughts |
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Our information is correct |
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All of our sources are cited |
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We listened to suggestions from a teacher or a friend |
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BACKGROUND OF MUSIC |
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We show how music expresses the pioneers’ way of life |
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We explained why some song lyrics are exaggerated tall tales |
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We explained how these songs could be based on actual persons |
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We described the musical instruments that were commonly used and where they came from |
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We demonstrated how music inspires and motivates people |
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LAYOUT DESIGN |
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Our newsletter is easy to read |
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All newsletter space is used well |
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We included graphics or illustrations to enhance our story |
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MECHANICS AND SPELLING |
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Words are spelled correctly and all text is grammatically correct |
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We have proofread the newsletter and asked two other people to check it |
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Y or N |
RESOURCES |
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We used books, magazines, or the computer to find information |
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Y or N |
TECHNOLOGY |
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We took turns navigating on the computer (e.g., using the mouse, typing, inserting graphics and photos) |
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We completed research on the Internet using the online encyclopedia and visited recommended websites |
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We remembered to save our work to the desktop folder |
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