1. Name: ________________ #: ____ Date: ______________
Grandparent’
Grandparent’s Day
Just as we set aside special days to honor mothers and fathers, we honor our
grandparents also. Grandparents' Day is celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day. In
many cultures, the older members of a family or community are highly respected and
honored for their age-proven wisdom. This week you are to write one paragraph about an
older relative, perhaps one of your grandparents. It should be a description of a favorite
relative.
On the back of this sheet complete the organizer to help you describe the person
you are celebrating. Try hard to have your sentences begin with capital letters and end with
the correct punctuation marks. Have a parent edit your work after you answer the
questions, then type on the computer, or rewrite the paragraph in your neatest handwriting.
REMEMBER:
1. Sentences should start with a capital and end with a period, question mark, or
exclamation point.
2. A sentence should be a complete thought or idea. Your paragraph should have at
least 5 sentences.
3. Strong sentences have vivid details.
4. Your paragraph should stay on topic and have a topic sentence, detail sentences, and
a concluding sentence. Don’t forget to indent!
5. All words should be spelled correctly. Have an adult proofread your paragraph
before turning it in.
Here’s an example of my paragraph:
One of my favorite relatives is my grandmother. I call her Nana and I have been
close to her since I was a baby. I love going shopping and cooking with my Nana because
spending time with her is very important to me. My Nana is generous, caring, and
thoughtful. She often thinks about others before herself. My Nana is important to me
because she is always there for me whenever I need help or someone to talk to. I love my
Nana very much!
Turn to the back to fill out the organizer.
2. List 2 different people you might want to write about. They should be people you know well
enough to describe. Circle the one you want to write about.
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How do you know this person?
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What do you like about this person and why?
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How would you describe this person? Are they funny, loving, or creative? Think about
their characteristics, not the way they look.
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Why is this person important to you?
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