study the beginning of avas paragraph. then try writing the beginning of your paragraph. mentor text george…

study the beginning of avas paragraph. then try writing the beginning of your paragraph. mentor text george washington carver was born in missouri around 1864. george first became interested in plants as a little boy. 1 draw a box around the character in avas story. 2 underline the setting of the story. my paragraph 3 write two different beginnings for your paragraph. hint introduce your characters and setting. independent practice write time draft the beginning of your paragraph. use the tips from the chart on page 50. turn and talk compare your two beginnings. which is better? why?

study the beginning of avas paragraph. then try writing the beginning of your paragraph. mentor text george washington carver was born in missouri around 1864. george first became interested in plants as a little boy. 1 draw a box around the character in avas story. 2 underline the setting of the story. my paragraph 3 write two different beginnings for your paragraph. hint introduce your characters and setting. independent practice write time draft the beginning of your paragraph. use the tips from the chart on page 50. turn and talk compare your two beginnings. which is better? why?

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  1. Character: George Washington Carver. We box it as it is the main person in the story.
  2. Setting: Missouri around 1864. We underline it as it indicates where and when the story starts.
  3. Two possible beginnings:
    • Sarah was born in a small town in Iowa in 1900. She always had a special love for animals.
    • Tom grew up on a big farm in Texas in the 1950s. His favorite past - time was exploring the fields.

Answer:

  1. Box around "George Washington Carver".
  2. Underline "Missouri around 1864".
    • Sarah was born in a small town in Iowa in 1900. She always had a special love for animals.
    • Tom grew up on a big farm in Texas in the 1950s. His favorite past - time was exploring the fields.