- Grab an envelope from the back table.
- Find paragraph 1.
- Reorder the sentences so the paragraph is in the correct order. Just write the letter.
Lesson: Today the students learned about the steps of informative paragraph writing. I used a PowerPoint to explain each step and the students wrote on page 6 of their informative packets. For a copy of the PowerPoint, click here and for a copy of the packet, click here. The steps are as follows:
- Read and analyze the prompt.
- Identify the Topic, Audience, and Key Words.
- Stop and think about what you know.
- Brainstorm what you know.
- Pick and choose the best details from your brainstorm.
- Make a plan and color code.
- Draft your paragraph.
- Edit and revise.
- Write your final draft.
Homework: None