Lesson Plan

Drafting Body Paragraphs

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That's just the style. Learners begin with a mini-lesson about formal writing style. They then use what they learned about formal writing to begin the body paragraphs for their End of Unit 1 Assessment Prompt: Adversity in the Middle Ages. To conclude the lesson, scholars share one of their paragraphs with partners. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Brainstorm occasions when formal and informal style is appropriate
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 11 of 13 in  Grade 6 ELA Module 2B Unit 1
  • Order of lessons matters
  • Uses graphic organizers from a previous lesson and lined paper
Pros
  • Uses an anchor chart to guide writers to formal style
  • Offers suggestions for differentiation 
Cons
  • None