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Galileo

Directions: On a separate piece of paper, answer the following question in cursive. Your response should have at least 3 paragraphs and answer all parts of the question. Be sure to check for spelling and grammar before turning in your final draft. Good luck!

Galileo was a very important person in early astronomy. Can you think of someone who was important in a different area of life? (Example: history, art, music, athletics).

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction that explains the person you chose and who they were.

q Give two to three reasons of why that person was so important in their area of expertise.

q Have a conclusion that explains the effect that the person you chose had in their area of expertise.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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Galileo

Galileo was a very important person in early astronomy. Can you think of someone who was important in a different area of life? (Example: history, art, music, athletics).

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction that explains the person you chose and who they were.

q Give two to three reasons of why that person was so important in their area of expertise.

q Have a conclusion that explains the effect that the person you chose had in their area of expertise.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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Telescopes

The invention of telescopes completely changed how we looked at the universe. Think of another invention that changed the world. Explain the invention and how it made our lives easier.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction that explains the invention that you chose.

q Give two to three reasons of how the invention makes people’s lives easier.

q Have a conclusion that explains why the invention you chose is so important.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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Telescopes

The invention of telescopes completely changed how we looked at the universe. Think of another invention that changed the world. Explain the invention and how it made our lives easier.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction that explains the invention that you chose.

q Give two to three reasons of how the invention makes people’s lives easier.

q Have a conclusion that explains why the invention you chose is so important.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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The Heavenly Zoo

In this week’s story, we read myths about the constellations. I want you to make a new myth that explains the “big dipper.” You can use the image of a bear, a big dipper, or any other “picture” you see in the stars.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Use descriptive writing that allows the reader to see, feel, and hear what the characters hear.

q Explain how the “Big Dipper” came to be in the sky.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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The Heavenly Zoo

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Use descriptive writing that allows the reader to see, feel, and hear what the characters hear.

q Explain how the “Big Dipper” came to be in the sky.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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Circles, Squares, and Daggers

Look at the pictures “Orion” and “Starry Night.” First, describe each of the pictures. Next, explain which picture you like better and why.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have one paragraph describing “Orion.” (Example: colors, style, texture)

q Have one paragraph describing “Starry Night.” (Example: colors, style, texture)

q Have a paragraph that clearly states which painting is your favorite and why.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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Circles, Squares, and Daggers

Look at the pictures “Orion” and “Starry Night.” First, describe each of the pictures. Next, explain which picture you like better and why.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have one paragraph describing “Orion.”

q Have one paragraph describing “Starry Night.” (Example: colors, style, texture)

q Have a paragraph that clearly states which painting is your favorite and why.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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Voyager to the Planets

This week we have “visited” many planets by reading about them in “Voyager.” Pick one planet. Using your anthology the planet, including what they look like, what their temperatures are like, and what are interesting facts about that planet.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction that states what planet you have chosen and why you chose it.

q Describe the planet, including:

o What it looks like

o What its climate is like

o Interesting facts about the planet.

q Have a conclusion that summarizes what you know about the planet.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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Voyager to the Planets

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction that states what planet you have chosen and why you chose it.

q Describe the planet, including:

o What it looks like

o What its climate is like

o Interesting facts about the planet.

q Have a conclusion that summarizes what you know about the planet.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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A Meeting in Space

In “A Meeting in Space,” we are able to “meet” some aliens in outer space. Do you think aliens exist? Why or why not?

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction paragraph that states your opinion.

q Give two to three reasons why you think the way you do.

q Have a conclusion that restates your opinion and explains why you think the way you do.

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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A Meeting in Space

In “A Meeting in Space,” we are able to “meet” some aliens in outer space. Do you think aliens exist? Why or why not?

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction paragraph that states your opinion.

q Give two to three reasons why you think the way you do.

q Have a conclusion that restates your opinion and explains why you think the way you do.

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Back Through The Stars

Read the poems “Sun” and “Secrets” in your anthology. This week, instead of writing an essay, you’ll be writing a poem! Pick any topic in astronomy and any style of poetry- remember, it doesn’t have to rhyme! Have fun, and feel free to illustrate, but only if you want to!

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Back Through The Stars

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Back Through The Stars

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Date:___________________

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The Book That Saved the Earth

This week we read a script for a play. We even took turns being actors. Think of an actor or actress that you admire. Describe that person and tell me why you admire them.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction paragraph that tells who your actor is and what movies or shows they are in (not a list!!!).

q Give two to three reasons why you admire this actor or actress.

q Have a conclusion that explains why the person you chose is such an important person, especially why they’re important to YOU!

Name:__________________

Date:___________________

Subject:_________________

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The Book That Saved the Earth

This week we read a script for a play. We even took turns being actors. Think of an actor or actress that you admire. Describe that person and tell me why you admire them.

In your answer, make sure that you:

q Have an introduction paragraph that tells who your actor is and what movies or shows they are in (not a list!!!).

q Give two to three reasons why you admire this actor or actress.

q Have a conclusion that explains why the person you chose is such an important person, especially why they’re important to YOU!

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