This product includes instructions and a rubric for students to write about a U.S. state and then format it into a newsletter. This product promotes informational writing, text structure, and text features.

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Directions:  Write an essay on a U.S. State.  Then, format it to look like a newsletter.

Organize your essay as follows:

• Introductory Paragraph
  • State introduction
  • Date/year state was established
  • Brief history of establishment
  • U.S. region in which it belongs
  • State capital

• Three Body Paragraphs (Choose 3 of the following topics to discuss)
  • Geography, climate, and weather
  • Native plants and animals
  • Important historical events
  • Natural resources and products
  • Government & Economy
  • Demographics & Culture (Population, ancestry, religion, etc.)
  • Attractions, recreation & sports
  • Fun/Interesting Facts (State flower, bird, flag, etc.)

• Concluding Paragraph
  • Recap of key information

Include the following text features:

• Large Title
• 5 or more images (with captions)
• One chart or graph
• One diagram
• A glossary with 5 or more words and their definitions
• Appropriate headings and subheadings

Download includes a link to the assignment. Document can be easily shared through Google Drive or Google Classroom. Document is editable.

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