Once in a while, students will be given a long-term homework assignment. For these assignments, directions (and due dates) will be clearly explained and attached. I will try to post those assignments here, as well - just in case the directions get lost!
TINY SEED WRITING ASSIGNMENT - Due Monday, November 21.
In class this week, we are reading Eric Carle’s story, The Tiny Seed. In this story, the tiny seed goes on an adventure before growing into huge flower.
Directions:
1. Reread Eric Carle’s story, The Tiny Seed, with an adult at home.
2. Pretend you are the tiny seed. Think about your adventure.
- Where did you go?
- How did you get there?
- What dangers did you come across?
3. Make a plan – either a web or a list of events.
4. Write a draft of your adventure as if YOU were the tiny seed. You should have at least 6 sentences.
THINGS TO INCLUDE:
· Tell the story from your point of view.
· Tell your story in order.
· Tell how you feel throughout the story. Share your feelings!
* Were you excited? Nervous? Scared?
· Begin with a BOLD beginning.
· Use 20/20 words.
· Include an interesting title!
5. Use the checklist to check your story.
6. When you are happy with your story, copy it over in your best handwriting onto the lined paper.
CHECKLIST
I wrote at least 6 sentences telling about my adventure.
I used words like I, me, my.
I told the story in order.
I used time-order words like:
first, next, then, finally, last, before, after
I included my feelings.
I have a BOLD beginning.
I used 20/20 words.
* good describing words
* “strong” verbs
I have an interesting title (that “grabs” the reader’s attention).
My sentences all start with a capital letter.
My sentences all end with the correct punctuation.
I checked my spelling super carefully. (An adult can help!)
