Research Writing: For the next couple of weeks, your child will be learning about (researching) an animal of his/her choice and writing a "research report" using the following format:
Sentence 1 - __________ are ______________.
Sentence 2 - __________ have _____________.
Sentence 3 - __________ can ______________.
Sentence 4 - wrap up sentence - usually a feeling or opinion sentence about their animal
Here is an example of a research report that your child might write if they chose penguins for his/her animal.
Penguins ARE birds that cannot fly. Penguins HAVE flippers to help them swim. Penguins CAN drink sea water. I love penguins!
Follow the above 4 sentence example (including "are," "have," and "can" sentences) for whichever animal your child chooses to learn about.
I suggest your child follows this lesson plan schedule for the remaining 2 full weeks of school so it is not too overwhelming:
Monday - Go to Clever.com, click on Campbell's clever page, then click on Epic Books. Pick an animal. Research, read about, and listen to facts about your animal.
Tuesday - Write AND illustrate sentence 1
Wednesday - Write AND illustrate sentence 2
Thursday - Write AND illustrate sentence 3
Friday - Write your wrap up sentence and read report for fluency
1. Go to the email I sent you on 4/30/20 and set up your account to Epic Books
2. Log on to clever.com
3. Click on Mrs. Campbell's clever page
4. Click on the Epic Books Icon to begin researching (there is a "read to me" tab)
5. Write your 4 sentences!
6. After you are done with your writing, maybe a parent can send me a picture of your writing so I can read it!
Sequencing Writing:
For the next couple of weeks, students can write sequencing stories. Students introduce the topic, write three sentences using transition words, and then a wrap up sentence. Examples of transition words are: first, next, then, and last.
Here is an example: I woke up early today. First I ate breakfast. Next I watched a movie. Last I rode my bike. It was a great day!
Make My Own Story Using the Pictures
Now that you have practiced with the resources above, it's your turn now to write your own sequence stories. Use this Graphic Organizer to help you write your story. Remember to write an opening sentence, 3 sequence sentences, and a wrap up sentence. Don't forget to illustrate each step and to use transition words such as FIRST, NEXT (OR THEN), AND LAST! GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!
Here are some sequence story ideas:
- how to wash your hands
- how to make a sandwich
- how to give your dog a bath
- what you did today
- what you did on your spring break
- what you did when you went (camping, to the beach, on a picnic, to the zoo, swimming, to the park, to your best friend's birthday party)
Opinion Writing:
Students state their opinion and reasons to support it. For example, if a prompt reads, "What is the best season?", then the student would reply,
The best season is summer because you can go swimming in the pool and take a vacation with your family. I love summer!
Opinion - The best season is summer
Reasons - you can go swimming in the pool and take a vacation with your family
Wrap up Sentence - I love summer!
Please do not feel like you have to print out the writing sheets in the links below. I would suggest your child have some kind of writing journal/notebook where they can write their responses. In this way, you won't have to waste printer ink/paper, it will keep all their writing organized in one place, and you can see the growth of their writing over time.
Help your child self assess their writing with this quick checklist: Opinion Writing Checklist
Here are some Opinion Writing Prompts:
