Explorer Biography Paper
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Your report should include:
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The background of the explorer
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The region traveled to
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The effects of the exploration
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What was the legacy of the adventurer
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Your reflection of the exploration
You will turn-in the following:
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2 column notes for paragraph 1, paragraph 2, & paragraph 3
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Rough draft & final draft PRINTED
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Extra Credit for
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Timeline
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Map or Route
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Explorer Biography Project
THE BOSS
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Choose your explorer
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Set up categories for your notes by using topics from outline
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1st page of Notes
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2nd page of Notes
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3rd page of Notes
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All Notes
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Rough draft
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Edit & Revise Rough Draft
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Share edits with Mr Rosenblum or another adult
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Final draft
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LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK:
Checklist
THE BOSS
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Information about the Explorer
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Birth: date
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Birth: city, country & nationality
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Death: Year, place and cause
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Name the famous voyage & purpose
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Interesting fact about the explorer that relates to the voyage or expedition
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The Explorer's Important Expedition
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What was the purpose of the voyage
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Why did they go to the region
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When & where did the journey happen
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Other facts and details about the trip
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List locations of the exploration
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Describe the geography and climate
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Recount interactions with native people
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Effects & Importance of the Voyage
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What were the important effects or discoveries made on the voyage
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Was it successful & how do you know?
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Why was it historically important?
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Outline for Body Paragraphs
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Introduction
- Hook :A question or clue about the explorer
- Background: Your explorer's name and a fact about them
- Main Idea: A sentence about what your explorer did to be famous, and the effects it caused.
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Conclusion/Reflection
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Reflect on what you learned about the explorer. What do you think was the most fascinating part of his voyage? Include that in your conclusion.
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Introduction & Conclusion
Paragraph #1: Information about Explorer
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Topic Sentence:__________ was born in /at________. He died _________..
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Name the voyage or expedition He is famous for________.
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What is the interesting fact. An interesting fact about ______, is that s/he ___________
Paragraph #2: Describe the voyage or expedition
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Why did they choose to go On the _______expedition, _________ wanted to ________
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Details of the voyage .The voyage began in ____and left from____. .During the expedition/ voyage, _______
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Describe the location, climate, geography::.When they arrived at _________ they saw/ it was_________
Paragraph #3: What were the effects of the exploration
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Topic Sentence:_________ 's voyage/ exploration was important for the history of ________.
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What were important effects of the adventure The _______ voyage/ exploration caused/ allowed/ created/ began _______________.
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Impact on the present day Because of _______today _________________
Sentence Starters for
Body Paragraphs
Sentence Starters for
Introduction & Conclusion
Introduction
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Lead/Hook:: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to discover places no one has ever been to?
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Background: _______ was an explorer from _____ who went to / discovered __________ .
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Introductory Statement:: ______'s discovery/ voyage to______ was important because of the historical importance and how it impacts life today. .
Conclusion
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Give your opinion of your explorer In my opinion,_______ was a ________ explorer/ adventurer
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Personal reflection: I felt ________while learning about __________his/ her life.
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:What was the most interesting to me What inspired/ impressed/ disgusted me the most about ______'s life was _________