Mytheories “Un-Solved ” RAFTS: Role, Audience, Format, Topic, Strong Verb Grade Level: 8th Grade Content Area: Math- Algebra I Text: Contextual Problems using the Pythagorean Theorem DUE: Thursday, February 17th in class Role Grandson/Granddaughter of Pythagoras of Samos (Personal Diary)/ Publishing Companies Audience Format Personal Diary/Mathematician Journal Topic A Theoretical Discovery Strong Explanation/Description Verb The Writing Task: You are the great-grandson/great-granddaughter of Pythagoras of Samos. While going through your family’s attic you discover an old diary covered in dust. Out of curiosity you open it only to be amazed by what you see. Several entries as well as drawings give insight to a very important theory yet to be revealed. As a part of this lineage you can’t let this discovery go unpublished. You decide to publish this discover so that your great grandfather will always be remembered for his tireless work in the area of academia. Before you are able to release this great accomplishment to the world, publishing companies demand to see the original diary entry. Let the great-grandfather’s work bring (I used this language so that the reader life to mathematics like the first breath of a child may see more clearly). (Now Create a entry from the viewpoint of Pythagoras of Samos depicting the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pay close attention to your style of writing and use of mathematical language) Project Specifications: - 1 page in length - 12 pt font/ Times New Roman - Must be written in LETTER format, 1st person (Dear Diary) - Must include 2 examples of a problem (2 contextual word problem) Project Deadlines: Thursday, February 17th Final Project Due – Project Point Breakdown: Final Product 100 points – *Accuracy of Information - 20 pts *Explanation of the Pythagorean Theorem & Examples 40 pts – *Grammar & Formatting 20pts – *Neatness & Organization 20pts – Total: ______/100 points Grade: ________ ***Please see rubric for grading criteria****
“Un-Solved Mytheories ” RAFTS: Role, Audience, Format, Topic, Strong Verb Grade Level: 8th Grade Content Area: Math- Algebra I Text: Contextual Problems using the Pythagorean Theorem DUE: Thursday, February 17th in class Role Grandson/Granddaughter of Pythagoras of Samos Audience (Personal Diary)/ Publishing Companies Format Personal Diary/Mathematician Journal Topic A Theoretical Discovery Strong Verb Explanation/Description The Writing Task: You are the great-grandson/great-granddaughter of Pythagoras of Samos. While going through your family’s attic you discover an old diary covered in dust. Out of curiosity you open it only to be amazed by what you see. Several entries as well as drawings give insight to a very important theory yet to be revealed. As a part of this lineage you can’t let this discovery go unpublished. You decide to publish this discover so that your great grandfather will always be remembered for his tireless work in the area of academia. Before you are able to release this great accomplishment to the world, publishing companies demand to see the original diary entry. Let the great-grandfather’s work bring life to mathematics like the first breath of a child (I used this language so that the reader may see more clearly). (Now Create a entry from the viewpoint of Pythagoras of Samos depicting the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pay close attention to your style of writing and use of mathematical language) Project Specifications: - 1 page in length - 12 pt font/ Times New Roman - Must be written in LETTER format, 1st person (Dear Diary) - Must include 2 examples of a problem (2 contextual word problem) Project Deadlines: Thursday, February 17th – Final Project Due Project Point Breakdown: Final Product – 100 points *Accuracy of Information - 20 pts *Explanation of the Pythagorean Theorem & Examples – 40 pts *Grammar & Formatting – 20pts *Neatness & Organization – 20pts Total: ______/100 points Grade: ________ ***Please see rubric for grading criteria****