WES Writing Activities

Tuesday, May 12th:  Writing

Pre-K: Who is your favorite Famous American?  Dictate a sentence to your parents about why you like them.  

Kindergarten: Sentence starter:   My favorite Famous American is ____________.

Write the sentence starter then finish the sentence by writing who is your favorite famous American.  Tell what they are famous for (playing baseball, football, fighting for civil rights, the president). Be sure and illustrate your sentences with a pretty picture of him/her! 

1st & 2nd Grade: 1. When was your Famous American born?  2. What were they interested in as a child? 3. What did your Famous American do that made them famous? 4. List 3 more interesting facts about your Famous American.

3rd &4th Grade:  Imagine that you are meeting that famous person for the first time.  Write a story about the two of you meeting and going on an adventure together.

5th & 6th Grade: Pick a famous American that you admire. Research some information about the person you have chosen and write 1-2 paragraphs about him/her.