A Math Story
for a Child
Storybook Project
Mrs. Brosche
Points Due: (at the beginning of the period)
Standards covered:
1.0 Students demonstrate understanding by
identifying and giving examples of undefined terms, axioms, theorems, and
inductive and deductive reasoning.
3.0 Students construct and judge the validity of
a logical argument and give counterexamples to disprove a statement.
Standards for Information Literacy (
Is an independent
learner:
- Appreciates literature and creative expressions
of information
- Strives for excellence in information seeking and
knowledge generation
Contributes
positively to the learning community and society:
- Practices ethical behavior in regard to
information and information technology
Congratulations! You have been picked by your manager at Mrs. Brosche’s Book Company to create your own mathematics storybook for children in elementary school grades K-5!
You have noticed that there is a need for good children’s books that teach children the basics of geometry. So you take it upon yourself to write a best selling book about geometry topics covered in the first two chapters of our textbook. Keep in mind that young readers need to understand your story. This is a great opportunity for you to show your colleagues that you are the best storybook creator!
You may write the book on your own or co-author it with a friend. If you choose to co-author a book, be sure that both of you put in the same amount of effort into the project. You will be graded the same unless I am told that the work was not divided evenly.
Pick a topic that you will write about. Have it approved by your teacher before beginning research for the book. No more than 3 topics can be the same per class period. Topics will be approved on a first come first served basis.
Requirements:
1. You must turn in a completed rough draft (graphic organizer) by the due date (TBD).
2. The book must have a front and back cover with the required information:
a.
Picture book should have a cover which includes:
1.
Title of book, author & illustrator on front
2.
Math concepts listed on back or inside flap to inform buyer
3.
Brief paragraph on inside cover (jacket)
B. Title
Page
1.
Full title including subtitle
2. Author & illustrator’s full
names
3.
Publisher and location of publishing
C. Library of Congress page
1.
Summary of book
2.
Subject headings
3.
Copyright date
4.
Publisher address
D. Dedication page—someone who you respect or
received help
E. Glossary page –gives definitions of key terms
F. Index page (follows) Glossary) at end of book with terms used
and page numbers
3. The book must be at least 20 pages (10 back to back).
4. The book must cover at least 5 mathematical concepts learned so far this year.
5. There must be at least one illustration
on each page (these illustrations may be hand drawn, computer generated or cut
and pasted from multiple sources. Do what it takes to make your book look like
a real, published children’s book. Another idea is to use a
photo that has been photo shopped to look like an illustration.
6. There must be color on each page.
7. Bind your book. You can do this at the WR library ($2.00), an office store, or copy shop. Or you may find a way to bind it neatly on your own.
Suggestions:
- Think about different children’s books that you read when you were young. Research children’s books at the WR library or a local library.
- Decide what the theme of your book will be, then pick a name for your book.
- Decide if there are going to be characters in your story- are they going to be humans, animals, foods, etc?
- Decide what events are going to occur in your story.
- Decide what 5 concepts you want to include in your story.
- Have your book proof-read and edited by your parents or friends. There should be no grammatical errors if time is taken to edit the book
Here are some examples of
topics we have learned so far this year (concepts are within these sections):
1.1 Patterns-
Inductive Reasoning, Conjectures, Counterexamples
1.2 Points, Lines & Planes- Collinear, Coplanar, Postulate (Axiom)
1.3 Segments, Rays, Parallel Lines, and Planes- Opposite Rays, Parallel (lines & planes), Skew
1.4 Measuring Segments & Angles- Congruent, Midpoint
1.5 Basic Constructions- Straightedge, Compass, Perpendicular Lines,
Perpendicular Bisector, Angle Bisector
1.6 The Coordinate Plane- Distance Formula, Midpoint Formula
1.7 Perimeter, Circumference, and
2.1 Conditional Statements- Hypothesis, Conclusion, Truth Value, Converse
2.2 Biconditionals and Definitions
2.3 Deductive Reasoning- Law of Detachment, Law of Syllogism
5.4 Inverses, Contrapositives,
and Indirect Reasoning- Equivalent
Statements
Math Story for a Child Project
Evaluation
DUE_______
Name_____________________________ Period_______
Your book will be graded
according to the following criteria. Please turn in this form with your book.
If you do not turn it in with your project, you will lose 5 points.
_______(5) Rough Draft:
-Graphic organizer is complete with text and pictures (Due_____)
_______(10) Story:
-Child can learn at least 5 math concepts from your story
-Story is clear, thorough, and well written
_______(25) Math Concepts:
-Story teaches the basics of geometry well
-The five concepts are well connected within the story
________(5) Illustrations:
-10 illustrations including the cover
-Illustrations communicate the story well
________(5) Skill
and Workmanship:
-Book is neatly done/bound, with attention to detail
-Book is free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
________(5) Creativity/Dramatic
Effect:
-Story shows originality of approach or design
-Illustrations are exciting
-Is your book more impressive than others?
-Will those that read it say, “WOW!”?
________(25) Elements
of a Storybook:
-Cover
-Title Page
-Dedication
-Library of Congress
-Glossary
-Index
-Back Cover (Summary)
_________(80) Overall Grade (counts as 2 quizzes)