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Research &

Creative Writing

Study Guide

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Research AND CREATIVE WRITING

Student study guide

Word Corner Publishing

15020 Burwood Drive

Lake Mathews, CA 92570

Study Guide written and compiled by Carlynn McCormick

Illustrations courtesy of Microsoft Electronic Clip Art

Copyright 2011

All Rights Reserved.

No part of this work may be copied or duplicated

Without the written permission of the publisher

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Teacher Section

STUDY GUIDE: A study guide presents lessons step-by-step so they are easy

and fun to learn. Students track their progress by putting their initials and the

date next to each step after it is completed.

STUDENT PURPOSE: Ensure students know the value of research and creative

writing before they are asked to do the assignments.

RECOMMENDATION: It is highly recommended that students have done the

Effective Education How to Use a Dictionary, course before starting the

“Research and Creative Writing” study guide.

MISUNDERSTOOD WORDS: Make sure your students know the meaning of

every word that is used in each assignment and in the research material they

use.

GRAMMAR AND SPELLING SKILLS: Coach students to apply the grammar

skills they have already studied or those grammar points being learned newly.

Give lots of validation when they apply grammar basics in their creative writing.

When there is an error, take up only one thing at a time. Drill any misspelled

words in separate spelling lessons. It is best to review grammar and spelling

basics in lessons separate from creative writing.

WHY SEPARATE GRAMMAR & SPELLING LESSONS? Developing the habit of

noting errors students make in creative writing and then taking those errors up,

one at a time, in separate grammar or spelling lessons is a way to keep students

attention on creative ideas rather than on errors. If a student wants to work on

grammar, spelling and creative writing in combination, however, that is perfectly

fine, but when it is not the case keep the lessons separate.

WRITING FOR AN AUDIENCE: Of course you will want to help your student edit

his or her writing if it is going to be published or presented to an audience.

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Research AND CREATIVE WRITING

Student study guide

Some assignments ask you to research to find answers. You may use the

Internet, nature or animal magazines (such as National Geographic),

encyclopedias or research books. Ask your teacher if you need help.

Assignment 1: Did George Washington Wear a Wig?

Research to find out the answer to the following questions and then

write an essay giving your answers:

1. Did George Washington (1st president of the United States)

wear a wig?

2. Did John Adams (2nd

President) and Thomas Jefferson (3rd

president) wear wigs?

3. Why did people in the 1700s put powder on their hair or wigs?

4. How often did people in the 1700’s usually bathe? __________

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Assignment 2: What is your favorite animal?

Write a one or two paragraph essay telling about one of your favorite

animals. Include why you like the animal or tell about a fun

experience you had with an animal. ___________

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Assignment 3: When is the only time a grizzly bear

would attack a human?

Research and write a report answering the following questions:

1. Where do grizzly bears live and what do they eat?

2. What does a clean camp site have to do with safety when

camping in an area inhabited by grizzlies? If you are hiking,

what can you do to keep safe? __________

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Assignment 4: What if a carousel horse could come

alive?

Write a short story about a carousel horse that comes to life. Or, if

you prefer, make up a story about something different. __________

Assignment 5: What is the difference between alligators

and crocodiles?

Research to find some differences between alligators and crocodiles.

Write a report telling what you found. __________

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Assignment 6: Why do parrots want crackers?

For fun, do a survey by asking three people where they think the

saying “Polly Wants a Cracker” came from. Write down what each

person says and write which one you think is most believable. You

can add your own idea or research the Internet for an answer and

write what you find there. __________

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Assignment 7: What is the difference between a

purebred dog and a mixed-breed?

Research to find some differences between a purebred dog and a

mixed breed. Write a report telling what you found. __________

Assignment 8: What would you name a dog that could fit

in a teacup?

Write a short story about a dog that is so tiny it can fit in a teacup.

Or, if you prefer, make up a story about something different.

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Assignment 9: Is the word porpoise just another name

for a dolphin?

There are more similarities than differences among porpoises and

dolphins. Research this and make a list giving three similarities and

two differences. You may make a longer list if you wish. __________

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