Writing

Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? (See science tab) Must have title and illustrations: Research 3-4 hypothesis on how this happened and then choose your favorite and create a cartoon which illustrates the hypothesis :) Have fun with this assignment. FD due when you return

Biography of someone in history

Must haves: Title, illustrations, Must be 4 paragraphs with at least 5 sentences with 7 words. Have a citation on where you found the information

1st Introduction answer all of the questions on WS

2nd What they are known for answer all the questions on WS

3rd Interesting facts and why you chose this person answer all questions on WS

4th Conclusion/summary

RD which is the worksheet Due 3-11 and FD Due 3-12

Tall Tale: A paragraph that has been identified for you :) RD Due 3-4 and FD Due 3-5

Expository Essay on the Problem/Solution for Erosion

Must haves: Title, illustration, Problem of Erosion, Solution for Erosion, and 2 citations. Must be 4 paragraphs with at lest 5 sentences with 7 words per sent. (Strong Topic Sentences)

1st = Intro

2nd = Problem

3rd = Solution

4th = Conclusion

RD Due 2-26 and FD Due 2-27

2 Poems

Must haves: 2 Titles, 2 Illustrations, both need to be authentic. One has to have at least 4 stanzas and 1 must repeat. The other has no parameters (We have read many examples this week)

RD Due 2-20 FD Due at the Poetry Cafe 2-21

Natural Wonders of the World Expository Essay

Must Haves : Title, Illustration, 4 paragraphs (5 sentences with 7 words per sentence) citation, cause and effect

1st = Introduce the Wonder you chose. Include cause and effect (how was it formed?)

2nd = Cool fact

3rd = Another cool fact

4th = Conclusion = Summary include cause and effect

RD Due 2-11 & FD 2-12

Persuasive Writing SB or CNY (through OREOS)

Must haves: Title, Illustration and 2 citations

1st = Intro your Opinion, Reason, Evidence, Opinion, Summary

2nd = OREOs from the article or website (citation)

3rd + OREOs from website

4th = Conclusion OREOs

RD Due 1-28 and FD Due 1-29

Persuasive Writing on Favorite Food

4 paragraphs (5 sentences with 7 words per sentence) Title, Illustration, and 2 citations

1st = Introduction why is this your favorite food, what makes it sooo delicious

2nd = Citation on a researched reason why the food is good for you

3rd = A different citation on a researched reason why the food is good for you

4th = Conclusion or summary

RD Due 1-14 FD = 1-15

New Year Resolutions 2020

4 goals: 2 school and 2 home

FD Due 1-3-20

Snowy Village Plays

Table assignments, Must haves, Title, illustration, setting, scene, intro all characters, dialogue, and problem, solution and conclusion

RD 12-12 FD 12-16

Best Thanksgiving Dinner

Must Haves; Title, illustration, 3 paragraphs (with at least 7 words in 7 sentences), use DESCRIPTIVE words (5 senses and DETAILS)

1st = Introduction = Who (can be alive or dead), where (SLC, Hawaii, home, restaurant), why, what (everything you will serve- yummy), and when (time date or dates)

2nd = Describe the DAY or DAYS offer fun descriptions and Dialogue

3rd = Summary/Conclusion = Recap the best parts

2 Poems

1 Haiku and 1 animal poem

Must haves= Title and illustrations

RD Due 11-5 FD Due 11-6

Expository/Informational Essay

Animal Essay: Must haves 4 paragraphs (5 sentences with 7 words per sentence), two different citations, Title, and illustration

1st = Intro. What animal did you choose, why, and some cool details

2nd = All about the animals life cycle; birth (live or eggs), toddler, adolescence, and adulthood. How do they feed?? Must have a citation

3rd = Cool facts and adaptations of your animal. Must have a citation

4th = Conclusion or summary of your essay

RD Due 10-29 and FD Due

• Literacy Response Due Nov 1st Please see rubric under SCIENCE

Drama/Play with Table Friends

Must haves: Title, illustration, Intro (setting, place, time, and characters) Dialogue, and Problem/Solution

RD Due 10-11 and FD Due 10-15 Present

Helping Hands: Must haves; title, illustration, (indent) 3 paragraphs at least 5 sentences with 7 words or more.

1st = Introduction= Act of kindness and why you chose it and why it is important

2nd = All about the act of kindness

3rd = Conclusion... How did you feel, what was the persons response

Rough Draft 10-1 and Final Draft 10-2