Point Cap: 25 points cap each month (excluding PIQs & College Bound Projects)
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This page will be updated on the first day of every month from October to March with new prompts.
Submit all projects to Rosemeadgateprojects@gmail.com
Each project is worth up to 10 points (8 points for doing the project and 0-2 points for effort).
Remember to follow Academic Integrity rules and use your own creativity and originality.
We look forward to seeing your submissions and are excited to see your academic, artistic, and creative abilities!
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UC Personal Insight Questions
- For every month, you are allowed to write one of the 8 UC Personal Insight Questions.
- It will be graded according to the monthly projects point system.
- You may not reuse the same question for other months.
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Makeup May
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There will be no new monthly prompt themes for the rest of the year. Throughout Makeup May you can do or redo any of the monthly projects prompts from previous months (October-March)
Academic April
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There will be no new monthly prompt themes for the rest of the year. Throughout Academic April you can do or redo any of the monthly projects prompts from previous months (October-March)
Mysterious March
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Academic:
Are you a mystery or thriller fanatic? Have you ever been sucked in by the mystery or suspense in shows such as Criminal Minds, Buzzfeed Unsolved, or even Scooby-Doo? If so, you will have noticed that the characters on most of these shows solve mysteries, while others leave them unsolved. In a minimum one-page essay that combines the topics of both solved and unsolved mysteries, research a particular “unsolved mystery” that ended up being solved and describe how the events unfolded. Include important information such as specific dates, notable individuals, and the aftermath of solving the mystery. How did solving the mystery impact the victim, the victim’s families, or even other individuals?
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Creative:
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Remember watching or reading your favorite books, shows, or movies when suddenly... BAM! A plot twist? Now it’s your turn to return the favor by writing your own mystery story with a surprising twist. Provide small hints or clues to foreshadow what the reader would have never seen coming. Convey similar emotions that you went through when you experienced that sudden turn of events.
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Artistic:
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In the past, many cultures developed their own stories as a way to answer the mysteries of life. These stories included the origin of fire and even the cycle of the sun and moon. In the form of a comic strip, illustrate your own story that answers a mystery in nature. Use 4-6 panels and provide brief descriptions in each one. Make sure to be as creative as you can!
Fable February
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Academic:
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We’ve all heard of fables at some point in our lives, each with a hidden life lesson. The fable The Tortoise and the Hare taught us that slow and steady wins the race and that patience is key while The Dog in the Manger showed us to not hold grudges against others for what you cannot enjoy yourself. Find a fable that captures your attention and write an essay with a minimum of one page about it. Research basic information such as the writer of the fable, the origin of the story, and the lesson that it taught its audience. In addition to this information, include what you found interesting about the fable you chose and certain aspects that made you like or dislike it. Did you agree with the lesson the story taught? Do you think it conveyed something other than what many think? Regardless of the reason, write about what you’ve found out about this fable and how you felt about it.
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Creative:
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Write an original short fable that includes the basic plot structure of a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and lastly, the resolution. Include a setting, set of characters, and conflict. You can branch out and write about characters other than animals. Make sure to include a moral to the fable that you are writing so readers can have something to take away after reading it.
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Artistic:
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Choose a fable that catches your attention and draw a scene from your chosen story. Make sure to include the title of the fable and a description of your depiction. Be sure to provide a clear setting and set of characters that are present in that part of the story. Feel free to include text and speech bubbles to further convey the storyline.
January Jokes
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Do you ever just look at a mirror and laugh―well, me too! But have you ever wondered why? Why do we laugh at ourselves? Is life just a joke? In a brief essay, a minimum of 1 page, research why we find certain things funny and why our humor is the way it is. Is humor genetic? Is it the person telling the joke? Do family and friends influence what you find funny? Consider these factors when writing your essay.
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Creative:
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Write a comedic story or dialogue about the current GATE cabinet and Mr. Day.
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Artistic:
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Have you ever laughed so hard you peed a little bit? If you have, or have been close, this is the prompt for you! Draw multiple instances where you could not stop laughing. Your drawings could include a joke such as a chicken crossing a road, a knock-knock joke, or even a friend! They should capture the essence of the moment you are recapping (i.e., how you are feeling, how everyone else was feeling, mood of the environment). You may also provide descriptions to your drawings. Make sure to be as creative as possible!
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Diseases December
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Academic:
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There have been many disease outbreaks throughout history, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Death. Humans have invented medicines and treatments to cure diseases or decrease the severity of a disease. Write a minimum one-page essay about an invention that has helped improve the lives of patients. How did the invention originate? What does the invention do? How does it work? Was there a particular time where this invention was used by many people? How has this invention impacted the lives of people?
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A person’s lifestyle and environment can influence the odds of catching a particular disease. For example, those who smoke cigarettes and/or live in areas with high amounts of air pollution have a higher chance of developing lung cancer. What lifestyle choices have you made to lessen your chances of becoming ill, and why? Are there any lifestyle choices you will begin implementing to better your odds of staying healthy? Do you think your environment has made you more prone to diseases? How about societal pressures? Why or why not? Will protecting your health be prioritized in your future? If so, how will that influence your decisions later on in life? Answer these questions in a brief essay that is at least one page long.
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Artistic:
Whenever the body encounters a pathogen, many defense mechanisms occur that can’t be seen. Create a comic explaining how a particular disease invades the body and how the body tries to defend itself on a molecular level. Include additional information such as how the disease spreads/enters the body and the symptoms it produces.
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Neverland November
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Academic:
You probably know Peter Pan, the story of a boy who never grew up in Neverland: a magical place with no rules where kids played all day and all night. Now everything seems to be completely different as one transitions from childhood to adulthood. As one grows older, there are more responsibilities and expectations to live up to. But teenagers of this time are going through completely different circumstances than that of the past. Reflect on your experiences in a minimum one-page essay as you grew up and matured to be who you are now. How is growing up now different from previous generations? How do the events of the present (such as the pandemic, or even the Internet) affect your experiences as a teenager personally?
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Creative:
Maybe we’re growing up too quickly. Perhaps we’re growing up too slowly. But what if you never grew up at all? Imagine if you had the choice to rewind the clock and go back to the time when you were a child, to whichever age or past year you choose. Would you do it? And how long would you stay there? If you had the choice to fly to Neverland for as long as you want, would you take it? Why or why not? Explain your choices in a one-page essay.
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Artistic:
What’s your idea of Neverland? Is it similar to the movies with the waters so blue and bright you see to the very bottom and vibrant colors everywhere you look? Does it have mythical creatures and magic and infinite possibilities? Or is there something else that you see when you think of Neverland? Whatever the case may be, it is more than likely you thought of something positive, taken straight out of a dream. Now compare your idea of Neverland to your view of the real world. Draw your own interpretation of Neverland versus reality. What do you see?
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Obtainable October
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Academic:
There are many things to consider when it comes to goal setting, but not every factor is taken into account when people set their goals. This often leads to people chasing after impossible dreams. In a one-page essay, research and write about the downfalls of chasing impossible dreams and answer the following questions: Why do people often go after these unrealistic goals? Why is it important to set realistic goals? What is one method of goal setting that you can use to ensure that your goals are attainable?
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Creative:
Achieving difficult goals and dreams you’ve worked hard on is often rewarding. In a one-page essay, describe and explain a situation in which you felt that euphoric feeling of achievement. In other words, that feeling of, “You finally did it! Your hard work paid off!” What did you learn along the way?
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Artistic:
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A vision board is a collage of images, phrases, and affirmations that represent or relate to one’s goals. They are used as a visualization tool to inspire motivation. Create a vision board that includes at least three obtainable goals that you want to achieve during the new school year or in the upcoming year. Include a title, and separate your vision board into sections for each goal. Explain how you will obtain those goals in each section with a few sentences.