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Explorer Biography Paper

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       Your report should include:

  • The background of the explorer

  • The region traveled to

  • The effects of the exploration

  • What was the legacy of the adventurer

  • Your reflection of the exploration

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      You will turn-in the following:

Explorer Biography Project

THE BOSS

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  1. Choose your explorer  

  2. Set up categories for your notes by using topics from outline 

  3. 1st page of Notes 

  4. 2nd page of Notes 

  5. 3rd page of Notes 

  6. All Notes

  7. Rough draft 

  8. Edit & Revise Rough Draft

  9. Share edits with Mr Rosenblum or another adult

  10. Final draft 

  11. Click HERE to see Rubric for FInal Draft

  12. LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK:  ​​

Checklist

THE BOSS

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  • Information about the Explorer 

    • Birth: date

    • Birth: city, country & nationality

    • Death: Year, place and cause

    • Name the famous voyage & purpose 

    • Interesting fact about the explorer that relates to the voyage or expedition

  • The Explorer's Important Expedition

    • What was the purpose of the voyage

      • Why did they go to the region​

    • When & where did the journey happen

    • Other facts and details about the trip

    • List locations of the exploration

      • Describe the geography and climate​

    • Recount interactions with native people

  • Effects & Importance of the Voyage​

    • What were the important effects or discoveries made on the voyage

    • Was it successful & how do you know? 

    • Why was it historically important?

Outline for Body Paragraphs

  • 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.

  • Conclusion/Reflection

    • 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

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      Paragraph #1​: Information about Explorer

  • Topic Sentence:__________ was born in /at________. He died _________..

  • Name the voyage or expedition He is famous for________. 

  • What is the interesting fact. An interesting fact about  ______, is that s/he ___________

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     Paragraph #2​: Describe the voyage or expedition​

  • Why did they choose to go On the _______expedition, _________ wanted to ________ 

  • Details of the voyage .The voyage began in ____and left from____. .During the expedition/ voyage, _______ 

  • Describe the location, climate, geography::.When they arrived at _________ they saw/ it was_________

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Paragraph #3: What were the effects of the exploration

  • Topic Sentence:_________ 's voyage/ exploration was important for the history of ________. 

  • What were important effects of the adventure The _______ voyage/ exploration caused/ allowed/ created/ began _______________. 

  • Impact on the present day Because of  _______today _________________

Sentence Starters for

Body Paragraphs

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Sentence Starters for

Introduction & Conclusion

Introduction

  • Lead/Hook:: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to discover places no one has ever been to?

  • Background: _______ was an explorer from _____ who went to / discovered __________ .

  • Introductory Statement:: ______'s  discovery/ voyage to______ was important because of the historical importance and how it impacts life today.   .

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Conclusion​

  • Give your opinion of your explorer In my opinion,_______ was a ________ explorer/ adventurer

  • Personal reflection: I felt ________while learning about __________his/ her life. 

  • :What was the most interesting to me  What inspired/ impressed/ disgusted me the most about ______'s life was _________

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