Monumental MonumentsLearning Paragraph Writing
Grade level(s): Three/Four
Learner Outcomes: The students
will be able to write a paragraph with a topic sentence about
their favorite monument.
The students will be able to write a paragraph with supporting details
of their
favorite monument in Washington, D.C.
The students will be able to write a paragraph with a good ending about
their favorite monument.
Duration of Lesson: 5 -(30-40 minute) lessons
Materials: Word processor
or pencil and paper
reference material
Model of a monument that can be taken apart (at least 3 sections)
1. foundation
2. top
3. middle
Technology Tools/ Courseware:
Microsoft Word or other word processor
Microsoft Encarta 98
Microsoft Virtual Globe
Teacher notes: The students will have researched the monuments before beginning this lesson.
Procedures: Begin by talking
about what you need to make a good monument. A good
paragraph needs a good foundation to build upon. It must have a beginning
sentence.
(Show foundation piece)
It must also have a good ending. It must have a good closing
sentence. (show top) But
it is not complete unless it has a middle. These are the
sentences that make the building take shape. It must have supporting
ideas. (show them
the middle of the building)
1. Set guidelines for the information needed in the paragraph.
a. topic sentence
b. closing sentence
c. supporting details (at least 3)
2. Brainstorm
3. Write the rough draft.
4. Peer edit
5. Proofread
6. Prepare final copy
Modifications:
1. Lower level students can write sentences or dictate to their teacher,
parent
volunteer, or another student their information.
2. The students could use a video or tape recorder to record their
paragraph.
Enrichment Activities:
1. Advanced students should be able to include several paragraphs
on each site.
2. The students could write a short play, poem, or story on their
favorite sites.
3. Write Ads for their favorite sites.
4. Write a proposal for a new monument.
Evaluation/Assessment: Use a rubric to critique the paragraph.
Instructional Goals and Objectives:
WV
Instructional Goals and Objectives: Language Arts 3
Communication 3.4, 3.8
Writing 3.41,3.42,3.43,3.44,3.45,3.46
Language 3.57
Technology 3.83, 3.85, 3.90
National Standards
Career Cluster: Arts
Engineering/Technology
References:
Microsoft Encarta
Six Step Approach to Writing Paragraphs by Jeannine Branch
Washington,
D.C. Sightseeing (Monuments, Museums, and Other Tourist Information)
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Washington, D.C. Registry Washington, DC's Online Community Search Washington,
DC!
Senator Gordon Smith
I understand how difficult it can be to find information on sites
and activities in Washington. In planning your trip, many question
can arise. How can tour
the White House?
Washington
- Welcome to Washington, D.C.! What a great place to visit and an
exciting place to learn about!!! The purpose of this web page is
to give fourth graders the
chance to learn about Washington,
D.C. monuments and the historical people they were
created for.
Created by: Thomasene Everly - Cheat Lake Elementary