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Travel to Seoul Unit | Lesson 4 of 6
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Excite Your Reader

Travel to Seoul Unit | Lesson 4 of 6
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DISCUSS:
What do you notice about Tatiana’s website that gets you excited to read more?
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What will visitors see near the beach in San Diego?
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What will visitors hear?
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Get your supplies.
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Watch this video. Pay special attention to what people will SEE when
they visit Seoul. Take notes on what you see in the “things to see”
section of your worksheet.
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Now listen to the SOUNDS of Seoul. Take notes on what you hear in
the “things to hear” section of your worksheet.
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Maybe you heard these sounds. If you don’t already have them, you
can add these to your notes now.
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Write a sentence that tells your reader some things they will see.
You can use this sentence, or come up with your own. Begin writing
at the arrow.
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Now add a sentence that tells your reader what they will hear when
traveling to Seoul. You can use this sentence, or come up with your
own. You can add more sentences if you want.
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Add a sentence to let your reader know what the next paragraphs of
your writing will be about. You can use this example, or come up with
your own.
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Get your supplies.
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Cut on the dotted line. You can put the top strip of paper away with
your other VIPs.
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Write your name in the author box. Then, use your coloring supplies
to decorate the title of your web post. Your teacher will tell you how
much time you have to color.
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Readers will be so excited to read all about the destinations you
chose. In the next lesson, you’ll edit your writing to get it ready to
share! Make sure to put your VIPs away, and I’ll see you next time.
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Grade 4

Informative

Write an Introduction

W.4.2A

11 reviews

Students will...

Print Prep
  • write an introduction that will engage their reader and preview the remainder of their writing.

  • identify sensory details to include to engage the reader.

  • end their introduction by letting the reader know what the rest of their writing will be about.

  • add some color to a front page illustration.

Before this lesson...

Students should have completed lessons 1-3 of this unit.
Web Page Introduction worksheet 30 copies
Coloring supplies
colored pencils, crayons, or markers in assorted colors
Details
90
Scissors
30
Prep Instructions
  • Teachers can decide how much or how little time to give students for coloring their worksheet. Students can always finish coloring at another time.

  • If you intend to allow students to type their final draft and print it out, you may choose to wait and have students color their worksheets after their final drafts have been printed. Digital worksheets are provided as an option in lesson 5.

Introduction

10 mins

Writing Activity

30 mins

Grade 4

Informative

Write an Introduction

W.4.2A

11 reviews

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