Writing the Abstract

I mostly work with 6th grade science students for science fair even though 6th - 8th are science fair contenders at our middle school.  I have found if I break the abstract into workable sections for them they are better able to complete it.  The following documents are word formats and completely editable.  I typically hand out the pages one at a time.  This does not overwhelm the students and allows them to work on this piece by piece.  The final product can then be assembled prior to the printing of the final abstract. 

This abstract is a 5 paragraph format. 

Abstract Paragraph 1
Abstract Paragraph 2
Abstract Paragraph 3
Abstract paragraph 4
Abstract Paragraph 5

The abstract formats can be modified as needed to fit the age group. 

Good Luck!
-g