statement of fact in 1782 congress chose the american bald eagle as the emblem of the united states....
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Statement of Fact
In 1782 Congress chose the American bald eagle as the emblem of the United States. On the national seal the bird is shown with its wings spread, holding an olive branch in one claw and arrows in the other. Strange as it may seem, traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have put the eagle at risk.
Figurative Language – Metaphor
American Bald Eagles, the aristocrats of the air, need our help. Strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Figurative Language – Simile
As I looked at the soaring eagle, I admired the tawny feathers shining like spun gold. I thought about how horrible it would be to lose this beautiful creature. But I realized that, strange as it may seem, the traits that I admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Figurative Language – Onomatopoeia
One quiet whoosh and the long powerful wings of the eagle lifted it into the air. I stood along the banks of the Mississippi and admired this magnificent bird. I thought to myself, strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Figurative Language – Personification
The soaring eagles danced on a platform of wind as they reached for the sun. I admired these heavenly ballerinas and wondered about their future. Strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Figurative Language - AlliterationThe words pride, power, peace,
patriotism all come to mind when I think about our national symbol, the bald eagle. But strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Bold Statement
Americans must examine their habits and change ways that are causing fatal harm to the eagle. Our national emblem needs our help. Strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Open with a Definition
Eagles are birds of prey noted for their strength, keen vision, and size. Strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Open with a Personal Definition
My dad defines the eagle as a symbol of America. I define the eagle as a special gift that brings us hopes, dreams, and pride. I don’t want to lose this special gift that gives our country so much. But strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Definition Format
My dad defines a _______________ as a _______________ . I define a ____________ as a ______________ .
Open with a QuestionHave you ever wondered what it would be like to soar high above the clouds in a sky of crystal blue? As I stood along the banks of the Mississippi and watched the eagles circling, I imagined myself able to soar with them. Then I realized that the traits that I admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Open with a Question #2
Did you know that as many as 75,000 nesting Bald Eagles lived in the United States when the bird was adopted as our national symbol in 1782? Did you know that by 1960 fewer than 450 bald eagles remained? Strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Open With a Quote
Noticing the grace and beauty of the eagle, John Keats wrote, “Eagles may seem to sleep wing-wide upon the air.” We all recognize the great beauty and power of the eagle. But strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Personal Quote
When I received my Eagle Scout badge, my uncle said, “The eagle represents America’s strength and freedom, and the courage of the people who work to make America great. Wear that badge proudly and always remember what it stands for.” Now that I am an Eagle Scout, I feel a strong connection to the eagle and want to protect it. But strange as it may seem, the traits that we admire most about eagles are also the traits that make them vulnerable. Incredible size, flying and hunting skills, breath-taking beauty – these traits have endangered our national symbol.
Statement of FactStatement of Fact
Some trees are over Some trees are over 4000 years old. They are 4000 years old. They are the oldest living things on the oldest living things on earth. That means that earth. That means that trees have been helping trees have been helping people for a lot of years. people for a lot of years. They can help us to breathe. Trees also help us by giving us medicines.
Figurative Language - Metaphor
A huge oak tree stands guard outside my bedroom window. Sometimes, I imagine that it is a soldier that protects me from harm. Imagine my surprise when I recently learned that trees really do protect and help us. I learned that they give us oxygen to help us breathe and they even give us medicine to keep us healthy.
Figurative Language - Simile
Trees can sway like a ballerina when the wind blows through their leaves. When the wind blows hard, trees can shake their branches like an angry person. But the best thing trees can do is to help us by giving us oxygen and medicines.
Figurative Language - Simile
The oak tree in our backyard is as tall as a giant. I realize that these giants help us every day. They give us oxygen to breathe. They give us medicines to keep us from getting sick.
Figurative Language - Figurative Language - OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia
Crash! I watched my Crash! I watched my dad cut down the huge dad cut down the huge oak tree. It made me oak tree. It made me think about the many think about the many ways that trees make all ways that trees make all of our lives better. of our lives better. Trees help us to breathe. Trees also help us by giving us medicines.
Figurative Language - Figurative Language - PersonificationPersonification
The old oak tree in our The old oak tree in our backyard cradled me in its backyard cradled me in its arms. I felt as safe as a baby. I arms. I felt as safe as a baby. I sat there and thought about the sat there and thought about the many ways that trees make all many ways that trees make all of our lives better. of our lives better. Trees help us to breathe. Trees also help us by giving us medicines.
Open with a Bold Open with a Bold StatementStatement
People should think People should think twice before ever cutting twice before ever cutting down a tree. Trees help down a tree. Trees help us. us. First, trees help us to breathe. Trees also help us by giving us medicines.
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Webster defines a tree as Webster defines a tree as a woody perennial plant a woody perennial plant having a single long stem having a single long stem with few or no branches on with few or no branches on the lower part. I define a the lower part. I define a tree as something that helps tree as something that helps us. us. Trees help us to breathe. Trees also help us by giving us medicines.
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My dad defines a tree as a My dad defines a tree as a plant that creates lots of plant that creates lots of work in the fall. I define a work in the fall. I define a tree as something that helps tree as something that helps us. us. Trees help us to breathe. Trees also help us by giving us medicines.
Definition FormatDefinition Format
My My daddad defines a ________ as a defines a ________ as a _______________ . I define a _______________ . I define a _______________ as_______________ as
________________________ .________________________ .
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Have you ever Have you ever wondered about how wondered about how much trees help us? much trees help us? Did you know that trees help us to breathe better? I’ll bet you didn’t know that trees also help us by giving us medicines.
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Joyce Kilmer wrote, “I Joyce Kilmer wrote, “I think that I shall never see think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.” I a poem lovely as a tree.” I like looking at the trees like looking at the trees too, and this year I learned too, and this year I learned that trees give us a lot of that trees give us a lot of help. help. First, they help us to breathe. Second, they give us medicine.
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My aunt says that My aunt says that trees make a house trees make a house beautiful. I think these beautiful. I think these beautiful plants also help beautiful plants also help to make our homes to make our homes healthy. healthy. Trees help us to breathe. Trees also help us by giving us medicines.
Today we have a lot of bad role models. We have sports fans that cheat by using steroids. Singers are going to jail for drunk driving when they should be home with their little boys. I think a person that would be a good role model would be Justin Jones. He never yells at his class, he’s nice, and he is a good teacher. Those facts prove why Mr. Jones is a good role model.
Statement of Fact
Figurative Language – Metaphor
He towers above most people I know. I don’t mean that he is tall. I mean that I look up to Mr. Jones and that is what makes him tower above everyone else. He is my role model for a lot of reasons. He never yells at us; he is nice. But most of all he is a super great teacher.
Figurative Language – Simile
His smile is like a ray of sunshine and he makes me feel as smart as Stephen Hawking. I think Mr. Jones is the best role model any school kid could ever have. He never yells at the class and he is nice. He is a great great teacher.
Figurative Language – Onomatopoeia
Slam! Bang! Wham! Those are sounds you would never hear in our classroom. That is because our teacher Justin Jones never yells at us, loses his temper or throws things. He is always nice and that is what makes him such a great teacher. He is about the best role model in the whole wide world.
Figurative Language – PersonificationOur classroom hums a
happy tune every day. The biggest reason for that happy hum is Justin Jones. He never yells at his class and he is always nice. He is a really good teacher. Because of all those things I have chosen him to be my role model. I think he is a good choice.
Bold Statement
Every teacher in the United States should take a lesson from Justin Jones. Here’s what they’d learn. Justin Jones is nice and never yells at his class. He is a great teacher. If all teachers would be like him then every teacher in the United States could be role models too.
Open with a Definition
If I was writing Webster’s Dictionary I would just put a picture of Justin Jones next to the word role model. Then I would say that he is a good role model because of all the good things about him. He doesn’t yell at his kids; he treats them nice. And he is a really great teacher. Yep, he could be the Webster’s definition for role model.
Open with a Personal Definition
Some people define role model as someone with lots of money and is famous. I define role model with two words – Justin Jones. He is nice and never yells at his class. But the biggest thing about Mr. Jones is this. He is a great teacher.
Open with a Question
What do you think makes a good role model? Tons of money? Or do you want someone who is pretty or good-looking? You better think again because those kind of people don’t always make such very great role models. I picked Justine Jones because he is nice, never yells at his class, and is a good teacher.
Open With a Quote
Britney Spears said, “I would like to be called an inspiration to people, not a role model--because I make mistakes like everybody else. When I'm offstage, I'm just like everybody else.” Well, Britney doesn’t have to worry much about me picking her for a role model. I’d sooner have Justin Jones. He is nice and never yells at the class. Most of all I picked him because he is a good teacher.
Personal Quote
My grandpa once told me, “When you pick a role model, get someone who is good. Pick someone who can show you how to act.” I listened to Grandpa’s advice and decided that Justin Jones is that type of person. He is nice and never yells at his class. Most of all, he is a good teacher.