They begin by researching an influential woman in history. On each face of the cube, students draw and write information about the woman, such as important things she did, challenges she faced, and what they admire about her. Finally, they pass the boxes around the class so that other students may read them and guess what is inside. They write poems about rain and trade them with partners for peer revision.
Students then write their final copies on raindrop-shaped pieces of construction paper.
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