Step 1) Choose one of the following explorers:
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
John Cabot
Ferdinand Magellan
Jacques Cartier
Henry Hudson
Step 2) Research the 5 W's for the explorer of your choice.
Who: Name of explorer.
When: Birth and death date, when their discovery/accomplishment occurred.
Where: Where they were from, what country did they explore for, where they went/explored.
What: What was their goal? What did they discover/accomplish?
Why: Why was this important?
Step 3) Each student will make a paper cutout of their explorer. In one hand your cutout will hold the flag of the country that he sailed for.
Step 4) You will then write a letter that will be mailed to a teacher somewhere in the United States. The letter will include the following:
1. An introductory paragraph explaining who you are, where you are from, and what this assignment is.
2. A body paragraph containing a detailed description of the 5 W's for the explorer you have chosen.
3. A closing paragraph where you will ask the recipient of your letter to send back a photo of themselves with the cutout you made. In this paragraph you will also thank the recipient for participating in your project.
Schedule and Due Dates
Explorer Chosen by Sept. 26
5 W's due at beginning of class Oct. 1
Oct. 1 we will work on the letter in class
Oct. 2 we will finish the letter in class and work on the cutout
Cutout and Letter due Oct. 3 at beginning of class
Explorer Chosen by Sept. 26
5 W's due at beginning of class Oct. 1
Oct. 1 we will work on the letter in class
Oct. 2 we will finish the letter in class and work on the cutout
Cutout and Letter due Oct. 3 at beginning of class