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**MLA-Report Project-50 States ** Directions: Using the state you chose, you will research that state by going to [|www.50states.com] and answering the following questions/completing the following statements. You will need to click on the hyperlinks to get some of the information.
 * 1) What is the capital of this state?


 * 1) Admission to statehood?


 * 1) Look at the constitution section, what # state is it?


 * 1) Population


 * 1) In your own words, describe the state flag.


 * 1) Name 4 famous people from this state and why they are famous


 * 1) Who is the current governor of that state?


 * 1) What is the
 * 2) State bird?
 * 3) State flower?
 * 4) State nickname?
 * 5) State tree?
 * 6) State song?
 * 7) What states border this state?


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Name 6 of the agricultural products.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Name 6 industries.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">In the fast facts section, click on 50 states. List and write down 5 facts below or on the back of this sheet.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pick any other subject of interest about that state – write that information below.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">*Use the state information to create an MLA-Style Report using the MLA Report Format Guide to set up your document. You must type complete sentences. To avoid plagiarism, you must type your information using your own words. There must also be a Works Cited page citing the 50 States Website and any other sources you used to find your information. || **Item** Use spelling and grammar check to check for errors. Use manual page breaks (Ctrl+Enter) to avoid widows and orphans || -5 per error |||| ** Deduction Points ** ||
 * **Description** |||| **Point value/points earned** ||
 * MLA-Style || Follow MLA Report Format Guide and include the name of the state as the title including fonts, margins, spacing, indentation, headings, page numbers, etc. || 20 pts. ||  ||
 * Introductory paragraph || Includes the state name, capital, admission into statehood information and state #, population, and state flag description || 15 pts. ||  ||
 * 2nd paragraph || State information including the state bird, flower, nickname, tree, state that borders this state if applicable || 15 pts. ||  ||
 * 3rd paragraph || The current governor and four famous people from that state; include why they are famous || 15 pts. ||  ||
 * 4th paragraph || Agricultural products and industries || 15 pts. ||  ||
 * 5th paragraph || Name the 5 facts you learned about that state. || 15 pts. ||  ||
 * Works Cited Page || Must include a Works Cited Page citing the [|www.50states.com] webpage and any other resources you used to research your state.
 * Can use [|www.easybib.com] to help set up the works cited page! || 5 pts. ||  ||
 * Spelling/Grammar
 * **Total Points** ||||  ||
 * Additional Comments: ||

CLASSROOM RESEARCH/HOMEWORK ON   LANGSTON HUGHES: POET OF THE PEOPLE (Remember the Big Idea from class) [] Scrolled down to read “Culture Come Together.” Continue reading to learn more about the Harlem Renaissance era. Write at least three facts below. 1. 2.  3.
 * //__ 1. __//** Why did Langston Hughes want to go to Harlem?


 * //__ 2 __//**** . ** Do you agree with Langston’s father or with Langston Hughes’s career path ideology? Why? (Make sure you give support to your answer from the selection.

3. How does Senora Garcia feel about Langston’s love for writing? (Make sure you support your thoughts with facts from the play and any other views you may have or know about.)

4. Find a poem that Langton Hughes wrote and describe the Big Idea.

BIO POEM OF:

Mrs. Ross Born in Detroit  Child of Willie and Annie   Lived in Detroit   Studied Education   Overcame fear of heights   Worked as paralegal and teacher   Challenged by unruly children   Personal traits caring, considerate   Always helpful   Never malicious   Best known for getting along with people