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January 31, 2008

MAP QUIZ FRIDAY

There will be a map quiz on these African countries tomorrow: Remember, spelling counts!!

1. Rwanda                                                    9. Kenya

2. Democratic Republic of the Congo            10. Mozambique

3. Ghana                                                     11. South Africa

4.  Chad                                                      12. Botswana

5. Mali                                                        13. Tanzania

6. Sudan                                                     14. Zimbabwe

7. Burundi                                                   15. Mauritania

8. Ethiopia                                                  16. Sierra Leone

January 24, 2008

FOR TARGET STUDENTS

You have been assigned to write an essay on a current issue in Africa. Some topic suggestions are listed in the attachment. Remember, choose a TOPIC to research, NOT a country!

GUIDELINES:

1 The paper must be typed, 14 font, double spaced.

2. Have at least 2 full pages. List at least 3 sources that you used on a 3rd piece of paper.

3. The first paragraph will have a topic sentence, and include supporting details to introduce your topic.

4. Include some background information on your topic. Thinking about the 5 W's of journalism will help.

5. Use the names of countries as examples only, not as a topic.

6. Research and include some possible solutions.

7. Due date: Tuesday, Jan. 29. It will be graded as a test.

Some ideas: Download some_21st_century_african_issues.doc

McCleskey Middle

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