Worksheet A: Source Detail Practice
Bert's Source Detail Practice
You learned that strong writers make their characters EXPERIENCE facts from the sources. Now it is your turn!
1. Rewrite It! Here is a sentence that LISTS a fact:
"Astronauts have to exercise in space because their muscles get weak."
Rewrite this so a character named Bert is actually doing the exercise. What does Bert feel? What does Bert see? Make us feel like we are there!
2. Make Your Character Live It! Here is a fact from your sources: Astronauts train for hundreds of hours before going to space — they study the stars, learn medical skills, and practice in swimming pools wearing heavy suits.
Write 2-3 sentences about a character named Cupid who is training to be an astronaut. Do NOT just tell us the facts — make Cupid experience the training!
3. Spot the Difference! Which sentence WEAVES a fact into the story, and which one just LISTS it?
Sentence A: "In space, astronauts can float because there is no gravity."
Sentence B: "Priya pushed off the wall and floated across the room, laughing as her hair drifted around her face like seaweed."
Which one weaves? _______ Why? ___________________________
Finished Early? Write a sentence where your astronaut character tries to eat dinner in space — but the food keeps floating away! Make it funny.
Blitzen's Source Detail Practice
You learned that strong writers make their characters EXPERIENCE facts from the sources. Now it is your turn!
1. Rewrite It! Here is a sentence that LISTS a fact:
"Astronauts have to exercise in space because their muscles get weak."
Rewrite this so a character named Blitzen is actually doing the exercise. What does Blitzen feel? What does Blitzen see? Make us feel like we are there!
2. Make Your Character Live It! Here is a fact from your sources: Astronauts train for hundreds of hours before going to space — they study the stars, learn medical skills, and practice in swimming pools wearing heavy suits.
Write 2-3 sentences about a character named Dancer who is training to be an astronaut. Do NOT just tell us the facts — make Dancer experience the training!
3. Spot the Difference! Which sentence WEAVES a fact into the story, and which one just LISTS it?
Sentence A: "In space, astronauts can float because there is no gravity."
Sentence B: "Priya pushed off the wall and floated across the room, laughing as her hair drifted around her face like seaweed."
Which one weaves? _______ Why? ___________________________
Finished Early? Write a sentence where your astronaut character tries to eat dinner in space — but the food keeps floating away! Make it funny.
Cupid's Source Detail Practice
You learned that strong writers make their characters EXPERIENCE facts from the sources. Now it is your turn!
1. Rewrite It! Here is a sentence that LISTS a fact:
"Astronauts have to exercise in space because their muscles get weak."
Rewrite this so a character named Cupid is actually doing the exercise. What does Cupid feel? What does Cupid see? Make us feel like we are there!
2. Make Your Character Live It! Here is a fact from your sources: Astronauts train for hundreds of hours before going to space — they study the stars, learn medical skills, and practice in swimming pools wearing heavy suits.
Write 2-3 sentences about a character named Ernie who is training to be an astronaut. Do NOT just tell us the facts — make Ernie experience the training!
3. Spot the Difference! Which sentence WEAVES a fact into the story, and which one just LISTS it?
Sentence A: "In space, astronauts can float because there is no gravity."
Sentence B: "Priya pushed off the wall and floated across the room, laughing as her hair drifted around her face like seaweed."
Which one weaves? _______ Why? ___________________________
Finished Early? Write a sentence where your astronaut character tries to eat dinner in space — but the food keeps floating away! Make it funny.
Dancer's Source Detail Practice
You learned that strong writers make their characters EXPERIENCE facts from the sources. Now it is your turn!
1. Rewrite It! Here is a sentence that LISTS a fact:
"Astronauts have to exercise in space because their muscles get weak."
Rewrite this so a character named Dancer is actually doing the exercise. What does Dancer feel? What does Dancer see? Make us feel like we are there!
2. Make Your Character Live It! Here is a fact from your sources: Astronauts train for hundreds of hours before going to space — they study the stars, learn medical skills, and practice in swimming pools wearing heavy suits.
Write 2-3 sentences about a character named Rudolph who is training to be an astronaut. Do NOT just tell us the facts — make Rudolph experience the training!
3. Spot the Difference! Which sentence WEAVES a fact into the story, and which one just LISTS it?
Sentence A: "In space, astronauts can float because there is no gravity."
Sentence B: "Priya pushed off the wall and floated across the room, laughing as her hair drifted around her face like seaweed."
Which one weaves? _______ Why? ___________________________
Finished Early? Write a sentence where your astronaut character tries to eat dinner in space — but the food keeps floating away! Make it funny.
Ernie's Source Detail Practice
You learned that strong writers make their characters EXPERIENCE facts from the sources. Now it is your turn!
1. Rewrite It! Here is a sentence that LISTS a fact:
"Astronauts have to exercise in space because their muscles get weak."
Rewrite this so a character named Ernie is actually doing the exercise. What does Ernie feel? What does Ernie see? Make us feel like we are there!
2. Make Your Character Live It! Here is a fact from your sources: Astronauts train for hundreds of hours before going to space — they study the stars, learn medical skills, and practice in swimming pools wearing heavy suits.
Write 2-3 sentences about a character named Snuffelupagus who is training to be an astronaut. Do NOT just tell us the facts — make Snuffelupagus experience the training!
3. Spot the Difference! Which sentence WEAVES a fact into the story, and which one just LISTS it?
Sentence A: "In space, astronauts can float because there is no gravity."
Sentence B: "Priya pushed off the wall and floated across the room, laughing as her hair drifted around her face like seaweed."
Which one weaves? _______ Why? ___________________________
Finished Early? Write a sentence where your astronaut character tries to eat dinner in space — but the food keeps floating away! Make it funny.
Rudolph's Source Detail Practice
You learned that strong writers make their characters EXPERIENCE facts from the sources. Now it is your turn!
1. Rewrite It! Here is a sentence that LISTS a fact:
"Astronauts have to exercise in space because their muscles get weak."
Rewrite this so a character named Rudolph is actually doing the exercise. What does Rudolph feel? What does Rudolph see? Make us feel like we are there!
2. Make Your Character Live It! Here is a fact from your sources: Astronauts train for hundreds of hours before going to space — they study the stars, learn medical skills, and practice in swimming pools wearing heavy suits.
Write 2-3 sentences about a character named Blitzen who is training to be an astronaut. Do NOT just tell us the facts — make Blitzen experience the training!
3. Spot the Difference! Which sentence WEAVES a fact into the story, and which one just LISTS it?
Sentence A: "In space, astronauts can float because there is no gravity."
Sentence B: "Priya pushed off the wall and floated across the room, laughing as her hair drifted around her face like seaweed."
Which one weaves? _______ Why? ___________________________
Finished Early? Write a sentence where your astronaut character tries to eat dinner in space — but the food keeps floating away! Make it funny.
Snuffelupagus's Source Detail Practice
You learned that strong writers make their characters EXPERIENCE facts from the sources. Now it is your turn!
1. Rewrite It! Here is a sentence that LISTS a fact:
"Astronauts have to exercise in space because their muscles get weak."
Rewrite this so a character named Snuffelupagus is actually doing the exercise. What does Snuffelupagus feel? What does Snuffelupagus see? Make us feel like we are there!
2. Make Your Character Live It! Here is a fact from your sources: Astronauts train for hundreds of hours before going to space — they study the stars, learn medical skills, and practice in swimming pools wearing heavy suits.
Write 2-3 sentences about a character named Bert who is training to be an astronaut. Do NOT just tell us the facts — make Bert experience the training!
3. Spot the Difference! Which sentence WEAVES a fact into the story, and which one just LISTS it?
Sentence A: "In space, astronauts can float because there is no gravity."
Sentence B: "Priya pushed off the wall and floated across the room, laughing as her hair drifted around her face like seaweed."
Which one weaves? _______ Why? ___________________________
Finished Early? Write a sentence where your astronaut character tries to eat dinner in space — but the food keeps floating away! Make it funny.