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Writing Project Overview


Project Objective

Write a paragraph explaining the impact of the arrival of European settlers in North America.

Readings and Materials

  • All unit texts 

  • Resource: Single Paragraph Outline  — Blank

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Lesson
Writing
Overview

Research, draft, illustrate, and create an informational book to teach the events of the history that would become the "First" Thanksgiving.

Day 1 - Researching

Investigate a research question on the topic of the first Thanksgiving.

Materials
  • Research Note-Taking Graphic Organizer (G3, U2, L26) — (Printable)
  • Research Note-Taking Graphic Organizer Sample Response (G3, U2, L26)
  • The Real Story of Thanksgiving Sample Response (G3, U2, L26)

Standards

W.3.2W.3.2.bW.3.6W.3.7W.3.8

Day 2 - Planning

Plan an informational paragraph about the true story of the first Thanksgiving that introduces a topic, includes related details, and provides a concluding statement.

Materials
  • Single Paragraph Outline
  • Single Paragraph Outline Sample Response (G3, U2, L26)

Standards

W.3.2W.3.2.bW.3.7W.3.8

Day 3 - Drafting

Plan an informational paragraph about the true story of the first Thanksgiving that introduces a topic, includes related details, and provides a concluding statement.

Materials
  • Single Paragraph Outline — Completed
  • Single Paragraph Outline Sample Response (G3, U2, L26)

Standards

W.3.2W.3.2.bW.3.7W.3.8

Day 4 - Revision & Editing

Develop and clarify writing by rearranging ideas to ensure a logical progression.

Materials
  • Linking Words Practice Handout (G3, U2, L26)

Standards

W.3.2W.3.2.cW.3.7W.3.8

Day 5 - Publishing

Publish an informational book on the first Thanksgiving. 

Materials
  • Single Paragraph Outline — Completed
  • Single Paragraph Outline Sample Response (G3, U2, L26)
  • The Real Story of Thanksgiving Sample Response (G3, U2, L26)
  • Digital Book Template (G3, U2, L26)

Standards

W.3.2W.3.6W.3.7W.3.8

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