Paragraph Assignment #1 Summary Paragraph Scientific Notation and Constellations

The distance from earth to the stars in constellations is so great that we often use scientific notation to write that distance in miles. In math class, you will be learning how to write scientific notation. Then, you will be using it to tell the distance to some of the stars in a constellation that you have chosen. Each constellation has an interesting story behind it. You will be researching your constellation and learning the story behind it. Then, you will be summarizing that story in your own words. Your summary will be a paragraph that is seven to ten sentences long. We will be using the writing process. I have provided a writing process worksheet for you. I look forward to reading about your constellation.

Student Sample

Pegasus

Have you ever seen a horse in the night sky? There is a beautiful constellation called Pegasus. To begin with, Pegasus was created when Perseus slayed Medusa. It just so happened that a few drops of her blood fell into the sea. The blood mixed with white sea foam, and Pegasus the horse was created. Some time had passed when a warrior by the name of Bellerophon found Pegasus and attempted to ride him to Mt. Olympus. Zeus was not at all happy to see this. So, he sent a gadfly to bite Pegasus. When the fly bit Pegasus, Bellerophon got bucked off. In the end, Pegasus continued to Mt. Olympus where he supposedly still remains. Be sure to check the night sky for this special horse!