Social studies III Quarter Project
You and your friend have decided to take a vacation t one of the beautiful countries of Central America and /or The Caribbean. You will be making a “picture perfect postcard” to send back to me and your classmates writing a letter to describe how much fun you are having and what you are seeing and doing. The postcard will also include pictures showing some of the sights you are seeing and a stamp you have designed representing the country you are visiting. Make us wish that we were with you!
Follow these steps to complete your Picture Perfect Postcard:
1. Research facts and information about your country
2. Use the facts to write an interesting letter to me and your classmates. Your letter should promote your country as a place for a family vacation.
3. Each paragraph must contain five sentences. Each paragraph must contain a minimum of three facts.
4. Edit and proofread your rough draft. Make sure you have all the information you needed to make your letter complete.
5. Type a final copy of your letter. Do not write on the back of your paper.
Here’s what your letter should include:
a. Paragraph 1: an introduction which includes the name and location of the country. Remember to use cardinal directions. In this paragraph also identify the name of the capital city and the climate you encountered during your visit. Also, include specific places you visited.
b. Paragraph 2: information about the culture of the country-religion/religious holidays or celebrations, favorite foods, language, customs, clothing, sports and other unique activities.
c. Paragraph 3-4: describe the place you have visited. Include a description with facts about the people, wildlife and plant life, physical features (mountains, deserts, rivers, and tourist attractions).
d. Paragraph 5: write a conclusion to your letter. This should summarize the information you wrote and also end the letter. Your name should go at the end of the letter. **staple the letter onto the left half of a sheet to large construction paper (frame it)
e. Write the school’s address on the right half of the construction paper.
American School of Tegucigalpa
Colonia Lomas del Guijarro
Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
