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Objective: Create a Commemorative stamp to honor you

• Each stamp must have a graphic that relates to You.
• The price of the stamp must be included in clear lettering.
• The words "United States of America" or "USA" must also be included.
• Your initials must be hidden somewhere on the stamp.
• Other words are not required. If you do use other words, limit them to 6 or less.
• You must attach a five to six sentence paragraph that tells about your stamp. The paragraph must be typed into a word processor, proofread, printed on a laser printer for your final copy.
• Each stamp must also include perforations like real stamps

Procedure:

1. Be creative and use your imagination.
2. Decide on the shape you wish to work in.
3. You will first make a rough draft.
4. Then you will transfer that idea to final copy paper using colored pencils, crayons or colored chalk.
5. Your written paragraph will also have rough drafts, checked by teachers and students.

Your stamp will graded on:

1. Neat lettering
2. Decide on the shape you wish to work in.
3. Relationship of idea to stamp
4. Inclusion of all requirements.
5. Following directions
6. Language mechanics / spelling/ style of paragraph