Introduction
Celebrating Brazil
You have heard about Brazil and would like to visit that country. You won a contest that will let you and your family live in Brazil for a year. You need to find out everything you can about Brazil so you can convince your parents that this would be a great thing to do!
Task
To convince your parents that Brazil would be a great place to visit you must find out the following information:
What is the weather like during different times of the year?
What is the country like? Are there big cities, farms, and villages?
What would daily life be like in this country?
What sports do they play in Brazil?
Are there any interesting landmarks?
Do they have any festivals, parades, or events that would be fun to see?
When you have all your information, write your parents a letter telling them why your family should go to Brazil for a year. Maybe you could even learn a few Portuguese words to help you talk to the people of Brazil.
Process
Gather Information
Use the library books and websites below to find out information about Brazil.
Brazil - Time for Kids : Click on the links to the left to explore all the topics.
Cities and landmarks of Brazil : Click on the photos of a city or landmark to learn more about it.
There is a page for you to write notes about each topic as you find out information.
When you have finished finding your information you need to write your letter. The beginning of the letter should tell your parents about your contest win and where you can go. The rest of the letter should tell them about Brazil. Your letter should have a new paragraph for each topic. The closing paragraph should tell why you think this would be a great adventure for your family.
Conclusion
Give your research pages and letter to your teacher.
When you get the letter back, take the letter home to your family. Who knows, maybe after they read the letter they will decide to take you to visit Brazil one day!