Vocabulary

• Altruistic – showing an unselfish concern for others
• Benevolent – giving freely and easily to others; charitable; kind
• Largess – generous giving
• Lavish – generous in giving to others or in spending money
• Magnanimous – generous in overlooking insult or injury by others; rising above pettiness
• Munificent – very generous
• Philanthropic – showing a desire to help others by giving gifts; charitable; humane
• Prodigal – wasteful; lavish
• Squander – to spend money (or time) in a wasteful, uncaring fashion

Create your own Holiday!

Create your own Holiday!


1. Brainstorm (5 points)
General overview of the holiday
Is a list/concept map/outline
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2. Introduction (5 points)
Draws reader in
Sparks interest
Introduces the holiday
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3. History (5 points)
Includes the name of the holiday
How the holiday came to exist
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4. Traditions (10 points)
Includes when the holiday is celebrated
Includes how the holiday is celebrated
Includes who celebrates the holiday
Includes what the general public does for the holiday
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5. Symbols (10 points)
Includes at least one symbol
Includes a detailed explanation of what the symbol looks like
Includes why the symbol is important to the holiday
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6. Conclusion (5 points)
Wraps up main points
No new information
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7. Grammar and mechanics (10 points)
Creative title
1 - 2 pages in length
Is typed or handwritten in blue or black ink
Is clearly written with minimal grammatical errors:
Correct capitalization
Correct spelling
Correct punctuation
Variety of word choice
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Total = __________ out of possible 50 points

Extra challenge for 5 additional points:
Create a visual that demonstrates your symbol. This can include, but is not limited to, a:
- Drawing
- Photograph
- Painting
- Clay figurine
- Collage