I WAS THERE

 

Component
Composition
Objectives
Engages daily in both self-initiated and teacher directed writing for a variety of purposes
Uses aspects of the writing process
Organizes ideas generated by prewriting, and combines related ideas into paragraph form using supporting examples
Uses desktop publishing software

Materials
Computer, desktop publishing software
Procedure
  1. The students each write a narrative story about the Lewis and Clark Expedition involving themselves in the account.
  2. They may embellish the storyline to include adventure, danger, humor or other aspects of narrative story writing.
  3. They type the final story and include clip art, pictures, borders, or other additions.
  4. The students read aloud their stories.
Evaluation
I Was There lesson Rubric
Homework
Work on the story and check all spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, grammar and typing errors.

Websites
Indian Prairie School District http://clow.ipsd.org/academics_5_writing.html
Fifth Grade Skills http://internet4classrooms.com/skills_5th.html
Extension Activities
 Place the books on display in the school library for other students to read.

Video tape each student giving a one minute presentation of the topics.

Have the class vote on which story is the favorite and discuss why it is.