Exploring the Ocean by Jessie Voorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k Let's dive into learning about the ocean! You will use these tools and mentor texts to read fiction and non-fiction writing about the ocean. Then you will plan and write a creative piece about the ocean, showing what you have learned. I can't wait to read your writing! en-us 2025-02-15 15:20:27 UTC 2025-02-15 16:34:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f30a.png Story Map jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329771596 If you are writing creative fiction, use this story map to plan an interesting story that takes place in the ocean. Map out the characters, setting, problem, and solution.

]]> 2025-02-15 15:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329771596 Google Docs jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329774288 You can use Google Docs to write your text. It auto-saves your work so you can go back to add more and edit what you have written.

]]> 2025-02-15 15:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329774288 Storybird jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329776081 You can use Storybird as a tool to visually design your story. You can include words and pictures.

]]> 2025-02-15 15:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329776081 Writing Tip #1 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329779767 Start by reading mentor texts to get background knowledge and inspiration for your writing. What sticks out to you? Use what interests you to brainstorm and include that in your writing.

]]> 2025-02-15 15:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329779767 Writing Tip #2 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329780337 Creating a character is a good starting point for writing a creative story. It can be whoever you want it to be: a human, animal, mythical creature, or something totally made up!

]]> 2025-02-15 15:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329780337 Writing Tip #3 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329781472 Use sensory details to bring the setting to life. What does it look like? What does it sound like? Help your reader visualize what your characters are experiencing.

]]> 2025-02-15 15:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329781472 Let's Visit the Ocean jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329782610 Read this non-fiction book to get background information about the ocean, including many plants and animals that live there.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329782610 Ocean Creatures jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329784579 Read this non-fiction book to discover more about the beautiful and interesting creatures of the sea.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329784579 Ocean Soup: Tide-Pool Poems jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329786696 Use this book of poems to inspire your creativity and ignite your imagination. Writing about the ocean can be silly and fun!

]]> 2025-02-15 16:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329786696 The Lost Mermaid jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329788214 Read this fiction book to see a great example of a main character who encounters a problem and finds a solution.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329788214 Writing Prompt #1 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329791728 Imagine you are a scuba diver exploring the depths of the ocean. Write a journal entry describing the encounter with a fascinating sea creature.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329791728 Writing Prompt #2 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329792074 Write a poem using sensory language to describe the sounds, smells, and sights of an underwater coral reef.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329792074 Writing Prompt #3 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329792853 Create a travel brochure for an imaginary underwater theme park, showcasing various sea creatures and attractions.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329792853 Writing Prompt #4 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329795086 Imagine you are a news reporter. Write a newspaper article about a recent discovery of a new species of sea creature.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329795086 Writing Prompt #5 jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329795388 Write a diary entry from the perspective of a sea turtle, chronicling its journey from hatching on the beach to navigating the vast ocean.

]]> 2025-02-15 16:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329795388 Prompt Source jessievoorhees https://padlet.com/jessievoorhees/xgedloygmc7hu33k/wish/3329795783 Creative Writing Prompt Source:

https://rainydayhomeschooling.com/sea-creature-writing-prompts-for-kids/

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