Objectives: After a thorough study of grammar and the parts of speech, students will utilize this knowledge to write complete sentences. These positive statements will be compiled in a "book."

Time: This activity can be completed in 1-2 weeks with students working every day. OR Students could gather, collect, create "Life Instructions" one day a week (Friday) for an entire quarter, semester or year. Students would add 1-2 sentences per week and compile a book at the end of the designated time.

1. Allow students to thumb through "Life’s Little Instruction Books"—explain significance.
1. Remind students of the "sayings" within their family: rules, statements that mom and dad say regularly.
1. Inform students of the time schedule (1-2 weeks, 1 quarter, semester, year).
1. In their books, students will include 25 "instructions." Five of them may be "borrowed" from the examples in the book. Twenty statements must be original. The statements must be positive, make sense and be grammatically correct.
1. After students have compiled statements, they are to put together an "anthology" of statements. This anthology must include the following:

• A pleasing cover (hand or computer generated)
• Binding (staples, yarn, curly-Q’s, etc.)
• An introductory letter to the reader that describes the assignment, the family life of the author and the anecdotes behind the statements. This letter maybe any format: friendly, business, informal.
• The cover must include a title (original) and a subtitle.
• A dedication page—who is this book dedicated to? A poem or saying may be on this page.

1. The book may be hand or computer generated. Either choice must be neat, readable and pleasing to the eye—the teacher will decide this when grading.
1. Books will be displayed on the "Best Sellers" book rack.

"Life is Grand"—4—This book is complete. It is neat and readable and contains no more than 3 grammatical errors. Twenty-five statements are included as well as a cover, well-written letter and dedication page. This book is "camera ready" for publishing.

"Life is Great"—3—This author of this book did a fine job compiling and writing. It contains 20-24 statements. The cover is attractive buy not eye-catching. The letter does not include all of the required parts (description of assignment, family life of author, and anecdotes). There are 4 or more grammatical errors. With some revision, this book could be publishable.

"Life is Good"—2—This book displays minimal effort. It contains 15-19 statements. The cover is sloppy, pencil-drawn or there is no cover at all. The letter is missing 2 or more parts (description of assignment, family life of author and anecdotes). There are 9 or more grammatical errors. Very unorganized work.

"Life is Okay"—1—This book contains 10-14 statements. There is no cover, no dedication page, and only one or two parts of a letter. There are 15 or more grammatical errors.

"Life Stinks"—0—This book contains less than 9 statements and at least 20 grammatical errors. All other parts are missing as well. Start over on your own time to possibly receive a "1" rating.