Thursday, May 19, 2016

Oregon Trail Writing Activity

Tonight, you will brainstorm ideas for part 2.  Tomorrow, you will use your graphic organizer to write me a 5 paragraph narrative.  Click here for an article on the Oregon Trail.

Part 1
When pioneer families moved west, they packed only the most important belongings. Imagine your parents just sold your house and bought a covered wagon. You can keep only three outfits, two books, and one toy. Which items will you choose and why?
  •         Draw pictures of each object
  •         Include labels
  •         Explain why Each object was chosen 
Part 2
Write a story explaining your experience on the Oregon Trail using at least five of these words: Missouri, prairie, wagon train, dog, sunbonnet, Indians, campfire, thunderstorm, river, Idaho.  You must also write 5 paragraphs.

You may want to answer some or all of the following questions:
  • Write in the form of journal entries (5 entries=1 paragraph each)
  • What is your first and last name?
  • Who is in your family?
  • Who are you traveling with?
  • Tell me about yourself 
  • What are your dreams?
  • Where you are traveling from?
  • Why you are leaving the east?
  • What did you see on the trip?
  • How did you feel on the trip?
  • What happens on the trip?
Make sure that you are specific, and use real and made up facts.



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