Disasters3rd Grade Enrichment

Disasters

Section labeled Disasters starts on p. 218 in your books

Read each short storyDecide which you would like to do more research on

Research on TopicUse the stories in this and other booksInternet searches on World Book and Nettrekker

Written explanation of event/topic

Pre-Assessment

Why do we research topics?

What are the parts to a good story?BeginningEnd

How do you know when you are ready to make a final copy of your work?

Library Search

Which topic did you choose to do more research on?

Are you searching for a certain piece of information?

What did you learn about in the book that you want to do more research on?

Written Story

Organize the information you have found on the Graphic Organizer given to you

Decide what information is necessary to be included in your story

Outline the parts of a storyIntroduction, Body, Conclusion

Events, Details, Characters, Setting

Write your story, then read it to determine if changes should be made. Have a partner read it again.

Presentation

Name the disaster that you chose to write about

When did this occur?Were there any indications it was going to happen?

How did people react to the news of it?

Read your story

Show a picture that you think best represents the disaster.