Descriptive Writing 4th Grade- Mrs. Green

Expository Writing4th Grade- Mrs. GreenHow to complete an expository writing!

Expository WritingPROMPT: In Alabama history, you are studying the prehistoric Indians of Alabama. You have the awesome opportunity to take a ride in Mrs. Greens time machine and travel thousands of years into the past to live as an Indian. Before your trip, you must decide which time period you will travel to. Write a letter to Mrs. Green explaining whether you want to travel in time to become an Archaic Indian or Woodland Indian. Use reasons to explain your choice.

Expository Writing Think about what the prompt is asking youwhich Indian would like to travel in time to visit? The Indian you choose is the topic of your writing.The topic of your writing is your rectangle

Expository WritingIf I could travel in time and live as a prehistoric Indian, I would want to be a Paleo Indian. (Paleo period)

Paleo IndianExpository Writing The next step in completing your outline is to complete your triangles.

Your triangles are the 3 different reasons you decided on that particular Indian.

Be sure to always begin triangle paragraphs with transition words such as first, second, third, next, another, final, lastExpository Writing If I could travel in time and live as a prehistoric Indian, I would want to be a Paleo Indian. The reasons why I would visit the Paleo Period are because they traveled with their families, camped out in caves, and hunted mastodons and woolly mammoths.

See large animals camped out Lots of family timeExpository Writing The next step in completing your outline is to complete your circles.

1st Circle- example; 2nd Circle-MOPSI example; 3rd Circle- What difference does it make?

Expository WritingThe first set of circles must only be about the triangle they are located under.

Lots of family timeTraveled together in bandsStuck like glue to one another*SProtected eachotherExpository Writing camped out made camp in caves and rock overhangsAs cozy as hibernating bear *SNever got bored with the same homeExpository WritingSee large animals hunted mastodons and woolly mammoths Boom *O(mastodon falls to the ground)Animals are now extinctGood writers always begin their writing with a well organized outline!

Lets Travel Back In Time!

Expository Writing: Introduction1st Sentence: HookIf you could travel in time and live as a prehistoric Indian, which group of Indians would you choose to visit?2nd Sentence: Statement or answer to the Hook using your topic (rectangle)I would want to travel to the Paleo time period and live as a Paleo Indian.3rd Sentence: Sentence about your topic (include your 3 triangles : reasons)Mrs. Greens time machine should drop me off with the Paleo Indians because they spend lots of time with family, camp out, and hunt extremely large animals. 4th Sentence:MOPSI sentence about the topic (rectangle)Living with the Paleo Indians makes me as happy as a teacher on the first day of summer vacation.5th Sentence: Effect--- After you read my explanation, After you read my explanation, you will also want to visit this unique group of Indians.

Expository Writing: Introduction (1st Paragraph) If you could travel in time and live as a prehistoric Indian, which group of Indians would you choose to visit? I would want to travel to the Paleo time period and live as a Paleo Indian. Mrs. Greens time machine should drop me off with the Paleo Indians because they spend lots of time with family, camp out, and hunt extremely large animals. Living with the Paleo Indians makes me as happy as a teacher on the first day of summer vacation. After you read my explanation, you will also want to visit this unique group of Indians.

Expository Writing: 1st Triangle1st Sentence: Should be your reason, and should start with One reason or The first reasonOne reason I would love to visit the Paleo Indians is because they get to spend most of their time with family2nd Sentence: Circle-example For example, small family groups of these early people worked together to hunt, gather wild plant foods, and take care of each other.3rd Sentence: Circle-MOPSI exampleThe typical Paleo family was stuck like glue to one another.4th Sentence: Circle- What difference does it make?With so many family members around, I would always feel protected from the surrounding wilderness.

Expository Writing: 1st Triangle Paragraph (2nd Paragraph) One reason I would love to visit the Paleo Indians is because they get to spend most of their time with family. For example, small family groups of these early people traveled and worked together to hunt, gather wild plant foods, and take care of each other. The typical Paleo family was stuck like glue to one another. With so many family members around, I would always feel protected from the surrounding wilderness.

Expository Writing: 2nd Triangle1st Sentence: Should be your reason, and should start with Another reason or The next reasonAnother reason I would want to visit the Paleo Indians is because they get to camp out .2nd Sentence: Circle-example For example, they made camp beneath rock overhangs and in caves.3rd Sentence: Circle-MOPSI exampleBecause they didnt live in a large house with separate bedrooms, they were as cozy as hibernating bears in these dark caves snuggled next to other family members.4th Sentence: Circle- What difference does it make?Because they camped in different surroundings throughout their lives, they never got bored with the same old house in the same old town.

Expository Writing: 2nd Triangle Paragraph (3rd Paragraph)Another reason I would want to visit the Paleo Indians is because they get to camp out . For example, they made camp beneath rock overhangs and in caves. Because they didnt live in a large house with separate bedrooms, they were as cozy as hibernating bears in these dark caves snuggled next to other family members. Because they camped in different surroundings throughout their lives, they never got bored with the same old house in the same old town.

Expository Writing: 3rd Triangle1st Sentence: Should be your reason, and should start with The final reason or The last reasonThe final reason I would like to visit the Paleo Indians is because they had the awesome opportunity to see gigantic animals . 2nd Sentence: Circle-example For example, they hunted mastodons and woolly mammoths.

3rd Sentence: Circle-MOPSI exampleI cant wait to hear the boom of the woolly mammoth drop to the ground as the men of the tribe skillfully kill it.4th Sentence: Circle- What difference does it make?Seeing these animals would be an unforgettable experience because these animals are now extinct, which means I will never get to see them unless I travel in time.

Expository Writing: 3rd Triangle Paragraph (4th Paragraph)The final reason I would like to visit the Paleo Indians is because they had the awesome opportunity to see gigantic animals . For example, they hunted mastodons and woolly mammoths. I cant wait to hear the boom of the woolly mammoth drop to the ground as the men of the tribe skillfully kill it. Seeing these animals would be an unforgettable experience because these animals are now extinct, which means I will never get to see them unless I travel in time.

Expository Writing: Conclusion1st Sentence: Write a statement about the topicTraveling in time to live with the Paleo Indians would be a true honor.2nd Sentence: List the 3 triangles (reasons)These Indians interest me because they spent lots of time with family, camped out, and got to witness the existence of humongous animals. 3rd Sentence: EffectNow that you have read my explanation, I am sure that you will not deny me the opportunity to live with such interesting people.4th Sentence: Another statement about the topic to bring it to a closePaleo time period.here I come!

Expository Writing: Conclusion(5th Paragraph) Traveling in time to live with the Paleo Indians would be a true honor. These Indians interest me because they spent lots of time with family, camped out, and got to witness the existence of humongous animals. Now that you have read my explanation, I am sure that you will not deny me the opportunity to live with such interesting people. Paleo time period.here I come!