Content code
z0237
Slug (identifier)
writing-activity-cabinet-of-curiosities
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Grades
Grade 5
Grade 6
Topics
English Language Arts
French
Type
Printable tool
Sub-section
Teaching resources
Theme
Learning activities
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Introduction
The Cabinet of Curiosities writing activity encourages students to write expository texts that follow a descriptive text structure. They will be asked to write museum labels that describe unusual objects displayed in a cabinet of curiosities.
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Activity Details
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activity-details
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Title (level 3)
Goals
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Students will be expected to do the following:
- Respect the structure of a descriptive text.
- Draft an outline that specifies the elements of the writing scenario: the reader, the purpose, the topic or theme to be addressed, and the context.
- Demonstrate creativity by imagining the origin, composition, or use of the unusual object they have chosen.
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Duration
Corps
This activity is meant to be spread over two 75-minute periods, but can be shortened or lengthened as required.
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Materials
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- Student booklet
- Any relevant English writing resources (dictionary, grammar book, etc.)
- Revision guide
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More Resources
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2 columns
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File
2024-Writing Activity_Cabient of Curiosities_Teacher.pdf
Texte bouton
Download the teacher booklet
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Image
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2 columns
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50% / 50%
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File
2024-Writing Activity_Cabient of Curiosities_Student.pdf
Texte bouton
Download the student booklet
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