Explanatory Writing : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Authored by Geraldine Calhoun
English
4th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 4 pts
R.A.C.E each question
"What do you already know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?"
"Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?"
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3 mins • 4 pts
Thesis Statement Stem for Fourth Graders (Rewrite with the fill in the blank)
Thesis Statement Stem for Fourth Graders
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was __________ because __________, and we honor him with Martin Luther King Jr. Day to __________."
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
Introduction Paragraph
Start with a hook: (Use your notes to help you write a good hook)
"Have you ever wondered......... (example)
Introduce the topic and include the thesis statement.
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3 mins • 2 pts
Body Paragraph 1: Who He Was
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3 mins • 2 pts
Body Paragraph 2: Why He Is Remembered
Explain his contributions to equality and his most famous moments, like the "I Have a Dream" speech.
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3 mins • 2 pts
Body Paragraph 3: How the Day Was Created
Provide details on how the holiday started and why it’s important.
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
Conclusion Paragraph
Restate the thesis in a new way.
End with a thought-provoking sentence:
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