Featured Resource
Author
Heather
Subject
History
Difficulty
3rd Grade
Standards
write an opinion essay on whether or not the Lewis and Clark expedition would have been as successful without York and Sacagawea. write an introduction paragraph stating how York and Sacagawea have similar contributions for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Write a paragraph on how York contributes to the expedition. Write a paragraph on how Sacagawea contributes to the expedition. Closing paragraph. Sentences should include transitions and conjunctions to explain evidence.
This learning resource focuses on the significant contributions of York and Sacagawea to the Lewis and Clark expedition from 1804 to 1806. Students are tasked with writing an opinion essay that assesses the roles of these two vital figures, using evidence and effective transition words to support their arguments. The resource provides background information on the expedition, highlights the individual skills and contributions of both York—an enslaved man and skilled hunter—and Sacagawea—a Shoshone woman, guide, and interpreter. It includes pre-writing activities to identify key contributions, drafting prompts for paragraphs about each figure, and a structured outline for the opinion essay. Additionally, self-check rubrics guide students in evaluating their work.