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Creature creation - an elaboration writing activity

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Abstract:: This lesson will focus on the writing element of elaboration. It will also tap into higher order thinking skills with the creation of a Coastal Plain imaginary animal and a creative story about the creature. This lesson could be linked to 4th grade Science and Social Sciences objectives. For more in-depth knowledge in those other subjects, go to the lesson entitled Researching the Coastal Plain.

Subject:: Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: LEARN NC Lesson Plans

First Draft/Final Draft

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Abstract:: Students will compare paragraphs with and without elaboration and descriptive details. They will learn how to revise their own writing by adding descriptive details such as adjectives, adverbs, concrete nouns, and precise verbs.

Subject:: Humanities
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: LEARN NC Lesson Plans

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"So What?" Details

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Abstract:: Students will learn that adding details to a piece of writing doesn't make it better if the details are "So What?" details. Details and elaboration should be related to the main idea and should move the story along in an interesting manner.

Subject:: Humanities
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: LEARN NC Lesson Plans

Using Extended Similes to Elaborate and Add Style

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Abstract:: Students will analyze a series of extended similes, develop criteria for strong and weak extended similes, and begin using extended similes as a tool for elaboration in their own writing.

Subject:: Humanities
Grade Level:: Secondary
Collection:: LEARN NC Lesson Plans

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