Using what you learned from the story details, explain what life was like on the Oregon Trail. Use evidence from Chapters One through Three to support your response
Informative Writing Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to help you organize and plan your ideas for your informative essay.
Writing Prompt

Introduction
Hook:

Bridge:

Controlling Idea (responds directly to prompt):

Body Paragraph #1
Transitional Words and
Phrases

Topic Sentence:

Evidence:

Closing Sentence:

Name: Date:
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Body Paragraph #3
Transitional Words and
Phrases

Topic Sentence:

Evidence:

Closing Sentence:

Body Paragraph #2

Transitional Words and
Phrases

Topic Sentence:

Evidence:

Closing Sentence:

Name: Date:
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Conclusion
Re-State Controlling Idea:

Closing Statement: