As you know, we are working on our research projects this week! I have been so proud of the work you've all done so far. This week, we'll continue taking notes on our topics and then use those note to write paragraphs for your nonfiction book.
Your assignment this week is to (1) introduce your topic to your classmates. (2) Write a STRONG lead (you are all good at this by now!) and (3) include your thesis statement (essential question). Please see some examples from other nonfiction resources below. This can help your develop your own nonfiction lead! Happy writing! Sample Introductions: "This book takes you inside the secret hideaways of many kinds of animals. You'll discover a hidden world where animals rest, take cover from harsh weather, escape enemies, and raise their young. Unusual illustrations give you inside views of many animals homes" (From the Secret World of Animals by National Geographic). "All aboard! You've been standing in line for a half an hour, gripping your ticket and listening to the whoops and screams of the roller coaster passengers overhead. Now, it's your turn. You settle into your seat. The car lurches forward. A chain pulls your car to the top of the first steep rise. At this moment, you're probably not thinking about physics. But watch how many examples of physics you'll experience during this book!" (From Fun with Physics by National Geographic) "Giverny! A charming village spread out along a hillside not far from Vernon...Giverny, a name now famous because of the residence chosen by the great artist. It was there that Claude Money decided to settle in April 1883...Before visiting his home, his garden and his ponds, one should say something of the painter's life and his sources of inspiration" (From Monet A Visit to Giverny by Gerald Van Der Kemp). "What if your father or grandmother or uncle became President? Would you like to leave home for Washington, D.C.? Would you like to move to the White House? That is what Presidents' families have been doing since 1800. Before that, there was no White House. There was not even a Washington D.C." (From White House Children by Miriam Anne Bourne).
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Elli Bailey Lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvver!
4/23/2019 03:33:15 pm
Boom! A high jacked plane hits the twin tower in New York City. More than 100 people are on the plane that has just crashed into a twin tower. Moments later the police and the fire department show up to rescue people and to put out the fire that has spread all over the first tower. Suddenly another attack on the second tower. this will become one of the most tragic and fatal days in history. There were many heroes and things that have changed since 9/11.
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Ryan
4/24/2019 12:32:52 pm
3...2...1…; Blast Off! Rocket science is used all around the world. Creating rockets and studying outer space is an important part of our world. Did you know that rocket science helps tens of thousands of people get water? Did you know that in 1961 NASA sent astronaut Alan Shepard to space and he stayed there for only 15 minutes! He did this to test if it was safe for humans to travel to space. This couldn’t be done without rocket science. In this space flight you will learn about what rocket science is, basic of rocket science, how rocket science helps us, famous rocket scientists, rocket aerodynamics, the dish, and man on the moon!
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BBBBBBBAAAAAACCCCCCCHHHHHHH bach
4/23/2019 03:52:44 pm
Constant non stop voices crowded around me and panicked. Then I smell the taste street food ahhhhhhhh I said . I followed the delicious cent of smell and it led me to a little tent place with sushi and sea food. I ordered some food and took my first bite. As I took my first bite I could taste the juice ness and salt in the squid. OHMIGOD This is the best food I ever tasted! I screamed. I chowed down my food and went back home surprised on how good that food was. When I was home i told my whole family about that food and days later I was back.
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Bach
4/23/2019 03:56:03 pm
i meant to put this in the beginning
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Pablo Picaso AKA Lyla
4/25/2019 04:46:29 pm
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4/24/2019 12:37:02 pm
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ARIANNA GRANDE
4/24/2019 12:38:33 pm
Introduction
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Pablo Picaso AKA Lyla
4/25/2019 04:45:15 pm
Great!! It just needs more punctuation......
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Hypnotist Max Oppermoon
4/24/2019 12:39:04 pm
Open your eyes. The hypnosis is complete. Your subconscious and conscious are aligned. You are one with the earth. Hypnotism is a highly underused and underrated form of a medical breakthrough dates all the way back to the 16th century. For sleep, focus or any addiction, hypnosis has your back. So clear your mind, sit in a comfortable position and focus as we learn all about hypnosis, what it can do, the history, all the clichés and self-hypnosis. Now close your eyes again in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..
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4/24/2019 12:49:14 pm
Lead
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bach
4/24/2019 01:00:18 pm
I keep posting the wrong one let me post the right one
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Wyatt J.
4/24/2019 12:53:51 pm
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, until the battle horn blows. You grab your Trusty Wolfsbane sword, as you wade into the battle, Ragnarok. Fun fact: Ragnarok is the proposed final battle between the Gods and the Giants. Ultimately, the Gods lose, and the nine realms crumble to the now burning ground. Well, isn’t that lovely! Get ready to go on a magical adventure, about gods, foods, stories, and languages, throughout Norse Mythology!
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TSM_pig'0 AKA chase
4/24/2019 02:50:41 pm
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JACKSON AKA (JAY-AY-SEE-KA-ES-OW-EN)
4/24/2019 05:13:51 pm
INTRODUCTION
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Liam BBBBBRRRRRUUUUUIIIIINNNNNSSSSS BBBBBOOOOOIIIII
4/25/2019 02:29:56 pm
VVOur Earth is in danger. We’ve added 6 TRILLION more pounds of plastic
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KAITLIN SCHATZ
4/25/2019 03:47:07 pm
Do you know the definition of feminism? Well get ready to rumble about feminism! According to the website dictionary kids.net, feminism is described as “The movement aimed at equal rights for women.” In other words, feminism is all about girls trying to gain equal rights. The push started nearly 70 years ago for women's equal rights! Can you believe that? This is a great quote from famous female soccer player, Alex Morgan: “I want young girls to dream about being a professional soccer player instead of just watching the boys go out and play. Get ready to learn about fascinating facts will about feminism, women's rights, women in sports and famous feminists.
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Pablo Picaso AKA Lyla
4/25/2019 04:42:14 pm
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Elijah is a Unicorn?!
4/25/2019 04:49:20 pm
“I think we need to do some deep soul searching about what’s important in our lives and renew our spirits and our spiritual thinking, whether it’s through faith-based religion or just through loving nature or helping your fellow man.” Religions help us know important things in life. There are many religions in the world. There is up to 4,200 religions being practiced around the world including Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Different countries are surrounded with many types of religions. What do you believe in.
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Claire!?
4/25/2019 05:01:07 pm
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4/25/2019 05:35:03 pm
3, 2, 1 … and they win it all! Virginia takes the crown! The NCAA tournament is held every year in men’s college basketball. It is one of the most watched events in the world. A. K. A. March Madness, and I will tell you what it is, how seeds are picked, how it affects your mental and physical health, and the records and players of the tournaments.
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KIRA
4/25/2019 05:38:19 pm
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mia
4/25/2019 05:50:40 pm
I am studying the holocaust.The Holocaust was a tragic time in human history, millions of Jewish people and thousands of others in Europe were killed. This event took place from 1939- 1945, at the same time as World War II. During the Holocaust 17 million people were injured and 6 million Jews were killed; 7 out of every 10 Jews were killed by Adolf Hitler and the German Nazi Party. Sit back, and prepare to read about the evil that was the Holocaust, Hitler, concentration camps, and how the horror all ended.
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max hall
4/26/2019 06:30:12 am
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