8th Grade End of the Year ProjectDue Friday, May 15th

Recommended: A folder to compile to the components of the project

You will create a Book of Reflections (like a scrapbook) for your final project as a Hildebrandt student. Please take this project seriously as several grades will be taken from the project. You must choose 8 of the following activities to include in your Project. Two activities will be required to complete in class. You will have a total of 10 activities in your booklet.

Cover Page• Include a picture of yourself• Create a wordle www.wordle.net (then use

snipping tool) to cut and paste it.

Directions• Class Reunion: Imagine what you and your

friends will be like in 20 years. Write a narrative from 1st person point of view about meeting up with your 8th grade buddies in 20 years. How has everyone changed? What successes has everyone had? (5 paragraphs)

• Persuasive Letter to Dr. Jones: Write a five paragraph letter explaining a change that you feel is necessary at Hildebrandt

• Letter to a teacher: Write a friendly letter to teacher here at Hildebrandt explaining why you will remember the class, what you learned, etc. (minimum three paragraphs).

• Letter from a parent: Get one of your parents to write a letter to you explaining why they are proud of you as you prepare to enter high school. (2 paragraphs)

Directions for One Pager:1) Create a central image that symbolizes your life as an 8th Grader* Draw, cut out, or use a computer graphic to create an image that captures the central meaning of you* The image must be the central feature of your One-Pager and all other information on the page must tie into this singular concept!!! 2) Brainstorm around the central image - include four statements, three words or less that connect you & the image3) Include two of your favorite quotes that connect to your life and the image; include author of the quote 4) Ask questions* Ask two thought provoking questions which point out something that concerns you in life* Provide two thought provoking answers 5) Mission statement: A personal mission statement provides clarity and gives you a sense of purpose. It defines who you are and how you will live.

Example: I am a teacher. I strive to be a good example to my students, to create in them a love of literature, and to empower them to become writers. I believe words are the most powerful tool a student can possess. My philosophy is that if you treat students with respect, they will in turn treat you with respect.

• Top Ten List: You must have at least four categories on this page. For example, top ten movies of your middle school life, songs, books, games, professional athletes, actors, or your choice.

• Most Memorable Day in Middle School –Write a personal narrative about the most memorable day you had in middle school.(5 paragraphs).

• Write a poem. You can model if after a favorite poet or poem. The poem should be about yourself or someone who influenced you. You may use your poem, “The Dash.”

• The Person Who Most Influenced You- write an expository paper explaining how this person influenced your life. (one page)

Favorite Book: (required) Think about all of the books you’ve read in middle school. Write two paragraphs-one paragraph giving a synopsis of the book, the second paragraph telling why the book is your favorite.

Breaking News: Create a front page newspaper with headline and feature story.

• Choose A Song: Write the lyrics, then analyze the lyrics and explain why you chose this song to describe your life in 8th grade. Two paragraphs-one to analyze the lyrics, the second to tell why/how you relate to the song. If you wish, you can write an original song.

• Create a Poster: Create an advertisement that either promotes Hildebrandt, or one of our programs – art, music, athletics, Stu Co, NJHS, etc.

Write a friendly letter to a 6th grader (required) on how to be successful in middle school. (You can use humor, but do give “true” advice.) (3 paragraphs)

Dear 6th Grader,

Create a character doll. Dress your character doll like you dress as an 8th grader; In one paragraph, tell why this trend (fad) was so popular during 8th grade.

Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round:

Describe a memorable event either riding the bus to or from school, or to or from a school event. (3 paragraphs)

Class Favorites:Choose an 8th grade boy and girl for each

category.Most Friendly, Best Eyes, Best Hair, Most

Athletic, Most Artistic, Best Musician, Most Likely to Succeed, Best Couple, Most Beautiful,

Most Handsome You may create your own categories, however, they must be school appropriate and must not be offensive to anyone. (Must have at least 5

categories)