How to Write a GOOD 5 Sentence Paragraph - Writing Practice & Graphic Organizers
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Teach students how to write a paragraph! Students will use graphic organizers, with differentiation options, to come up with a good 5 sentence paragraph. Students will learn what good paragraph structure looks like. There's also an animal research report with an outline that will help students coPrice $31.25Original Price $44.75Save $13.50
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Teach students how to write a paragraph! This paragraph writing resource includes 8 important steps with graphic organizers to help your students learn to write a good 5 sentence paragraph and about paragraph structure using the following guide:
- Sentence 1 -- Topic Sentence
- Sentence 2 -- Detail 1
- Sentence 3 -- Detail 2
- Sentence 4 -- Detail 3
- Sentence 5 -- Closing Sentence
I've provided both generic graphic organizers, so you can use them for different subjects, as well as specific ones. I always start with several topics of favorites. I find that students have an easier time learning writing skills when they enjoy the topic they're writing about. These would be great to put into a writing book/portfolio for students and parents to see their growth throughout the year.
I provide examples to see how they should be filled out. I've included rough draft pages, both generic and specific, as well as a few options for final draft pages. I believe in using several days to complete each assignment. Students need the opportunity to step away from their writing and come back to it with fresh eyes another day. I would do the following:
- Day 1 -- Introduce the topic. Have students fill out the first page with what their favorite ____ is, and give as many reasons as they can think of. They do need at least 3 reasons!
- Day 2 -- Have students review their graphic organizer and make any changes they wish to make. This is important! Students should have the opportunity to change any of their ideas before writing their draft. Students then write their rough draft paragraph.
- Day 3 -- Students reread the paragraph they wrote. If you practice editing skills in class, now would be a great time to use them. I allow my students to use red pen when editing. Students will now write their final draft.
If you need to go on to a day 4 or even 5, don't sweat it! You may need to for the first one. After doing a few, students will be very familiar with it. Their writing should also be improving, so they'll go faster.
In addition, I've provided several extension ideas for those students who excel in writing, or may just need a little challenge. There are graphic organizers for the brainstorming and paragraph structure. The extension activities could be added on to another day, or they can be classwork for anytime students finish something else early. That may work better if you have several students who can't do the extensions.
This would be great for explaining to parents how you are differentiating for their child's needs!!
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