Writing Prompt

Celebrities and Popular Icons

Theme Pop Culture
Grades 3-5

Introduction

Celebrities have been a staple in American culture for some time. Today, children have easy access to an array of information about their favorite popular icons. This writing prompt will allow students to dig deeper and get to know more information about their favorite popular icon.

Learning Objectives

ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.C Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.D Provide a concluding statement or section.

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