Mrs. Downs' Class
  • Social Studies 2020-2021

Writing 2018-2019

Poetry

Haiku Poem:

https://www.poetry4kids.com/lessons/how-to-write-a-haiku/

Narrative Writing

Narrative Writing Overview:

​watchkin.com/053725188d
Introductions/Hooks:
​watchkin.com/843c8f00cf
Narrative Writing Components:
​watchkin.com/e790e0e62f
Conclusions/Snappy Ending:
​watchkin.com/663b608d2e

Disguise a turkey template:

​docs.google.com/document/d/19glC4ZwxwmZ_2cOOlRtqYdE6lVe3cx8An7Esj3dZ4z8/edit?usp=sharing

Informational Writing

Giant Pacific Octopus:
www.seattleaquarium.org/animals/giant-pacific-octopus
​www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/octopuses-and-kin/giant-pacific-octopus
​www.aqua.org/Experience/Animal-Index/giant-pacific-octopus
​oceana.org/marine-life/cephalopods-crustaceans-other-shellfish/giant-pacific-octopus

Hooks for informational writing:

​watchkin.com/97d5ff513e


​Compound Sentences:

​www.softschools.com/examples/grammar/compound_sentences_examples/442/
​docs.google.com/document/d/1SU6bLrEkTDz3IeN09hxSlXb8DBRNvEV4l_L21YYk0pU/edit?usp=sharing

Chinese New Year Informational Writing:

The Great Race: Chinese Zodiac Origin
chinese_new_year_great_race.ppt
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Chinese New Year Info: 
chinese_new_year_info.ppt
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