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Writing Prompt

Settlers Coming to America

Theme History
Grades 3-5

Introduction

What was it like once the colonists came to America? In this writing prompt, students will use the information they’ve learned thus far about the colonist coming to America and explore three reasons why they think they came to America as well as how it impacted the lives of the settlers once they arrived in America.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2/CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2/CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2) Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.

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