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Language Arts -- Elementary
| Dear Family Partner,
In language arts I am working on using information gathered from others to write explanations. For this assignment, I am comparing today's hairstyles with those of the past. I hope that you enjoy this activity with me.
This assignment is due: _________
Student's Signature:_______________________
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Ask a family member to show you a picture of a hairstyle from the past. Draw a picture of the hairstyle here. |
| Who is it?_____________
Ask:
- In what decade where you born?
- What is one hairstyle that was popular when you were young?
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For girls:
- What hairstyle did you have when you were my age?
- Did your family agree with your choice of hairstyle?
- What is your favorite current hairstyle?
- What is your least favorite hairstyle?
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Use the information from your interview to write a paragraph about hairstyles.
Remember to:
- Give the paragraph a title
- Be sure all of your sentences relate to your topic
- Use descriptive words to help explain ideas
- If you compare hairstyles, tell how they are alike and how they are different
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Now read your paragraph aloud to your family partners. Revise or add sentences as needed.
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Select another topic for comparison -- for example, clothing styles, ways to have fun, or rules at home or at school. What topic did you choose?
Next to each "Q" line, write a question about your topic. Use your question to interview a family member. Write the family member's name next to each "A" line.
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