Teachers Lesson Plan on Explorers Report

Directions:
Write a report of at least five paragraphs about your explorer. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences on the given topic. You may add your ideas as long as they tell about the topic for that paragraph.

Paragraph #1:
The Explorer
-The name of the explorer
-Birthdate, birthplace
-Family
-Any personal traits
-Country the explorer was from

Paragraph #2:
Voyage Preparation
-Purpose of the trip
-Why did he want to sail
-What did he need for the voyage
-Who did he sail for

Paragraph #3:
Actual Voyage
-Where did he sail to
-How long did it take
-What were some difficulties
-Was the voyage successful

Paragraph #4:
Results of Voyage
-Name of land explorer claimed as a result of his voyage
-The riches or resources the explorer found
-The new things or information that was learned
about the Earth by the explorer
-Was anything discovered

Paragraph #5:
Interesting Facts and Opinions
-Any fascinating facts learned about the explorer/voyage
-The reasons why you would or would not like to
have been an early explorer
-Any opinions not already included
-Closing statement