Children's+Book

__ Children’s Book: The Three Branches of Government __ In your assigned team, you will create a children ‘s book to educate youth about the three branches of government. Below are the requirements for the project:

**I.** ** Planning ** a. // [|Completed Plot Diagram] // : This is to help you plan the rising action, climax, falling action, etc. for your story. // b. [|Character Map] ////:// Every good story must have a fully developed character. c. // Big Picture/Theme // : Children’s books not only educate using literal information, but also have an underlying theme. After practicing dissections, your team will pick and dissect quotes of your choice to find your story’s big picture. d. Text must be established before illustrations.

**II.** ** Format ** a. A maximum of 16 size font. b. No more than three (3) sentences on EACH page. These should be simple sentences. c. All pages must have illustrations. Although you are not required to eliminate white space, your illustrations should be a product of significant effort.

**III. Cover** a. Creative title b. Byline (Author's Names) c. Cover design

**IV.** ** Content ** a. Must include three (3) literary devices (i.e. alliteration, analogies, similies, metaphors, Onomatopoeia  ) b. Must have a big picture/theme c. Only one (1) conflict d. Story must explain each branch’s role, organization/composition, and the system of checks and balances. e. Character must come to a realization or understanding by the end of the story.

**V. Rubric**

** VI. Example **

**VII. Resources** Literary Devices [] Writing Tips []

**VIII. Teams**


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