Radhika Geonka 1 Radhika Geonka 2
Back to Writings

Meet Local Scientists: Radhika Geonka

School: Shutesbury Elementary School

City/State: Shutesbury, MA

Grade(s): 5, 6

Format(s): Interview(s)

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science and Technology, Visual Arts

Type(s): Informative/Explanatory

Writing Assignment Description

Fifth and sixth grade students from Shutesbury Elementary School in Shutesbury, Massachusetts created these profiles as a part of a learning expedition on local scientists.

Students chose a scientist from the community to work with and created an engaging book of profiles for young readers to celebrate the work of local scientists and motivate young students to aspire to careers in science.

How This Writing Can Be Useful

  • Shows an example of a product with an authentic audience
  • Demonstrates how different parts of an informative text can be presented clearly and attractively
  • A format that could be used in any city or town, with any disciplinary focus

Relevant Resources

Project: Meet Local Scientists

Common Core State Standards

Standard Long Term Learning Target
W.5.2
  • I can write informative/explanatory texts that convey ideas and information clearly.
W.5.4
  • I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.6.4
  • I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Back to Writings