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\nParagraph Structure\n

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\nMake sure your writers have the buns and the meat in their paragraph burgers with paragraph exercises. The resource gradually leads up to individuals writing their own paragraphs, starting with identification exercises, moving on to...\n
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\nParagraph Structure\n

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\nPractice writing paragraphs with this scaffolded worksheet. The \"hamburger\" model is used on the second page, following some examples and guided practice on the first page. Give beginning writers concrete, tangible support as they embark...\n
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\nLet Me Tell You About My State\n

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\nState reports can be a lot of fun, especially when the learners get to choose the state they study. This research and writing-focused social studies instructional activity engages learners in collecting information, essay structure,...\n
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\nLearning Paragraph Structure Through Design\n

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\nStudents examine paragraph structure, the writing process, and then design a model for the process. In this writing skills lesson, students explore paragraphs using the SmartBoard. Students create a class T-chart about paragraph...\n
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\nAnalyzing Text Structure: “The Shakespeare Shakedown”\n

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\nPupils continue reading and discussing Simon Schama's article \"The Shakespeare Shakedown.\" They work together to analyze the article's paragraph structure, completing a note-catcher worksheet.\n
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\nPeer Editing Checklist\n

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\nA handout to guide peer editors, this checklist delineates common problems with paragraph structure and specific proofreading items to check. It also provides encouragement about the collaborative part of the writing process. Formats...\n
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\nTwisted Textbook\n

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\nIn this paragraph structure worksheet, students read an excerpt about Europe and identify the sentences that focus on human characteristics as well as physical characteristics. Students rewrite the selection as two paragraphs that...\n
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\nWriting an Argumentative Essay: Analyzing the Model Essay\n

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\nModels and exemplars help pupils learn. Scholars read a model argumentative essay to prepare for an upcoming writing assignment. As they read, they work with partners to complete a worksheet analyzing the essay's structure. \n
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\nHow to Write a Paragarph Or How to Build a Big Mac\n

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\nEmploying the metaphor of a Big Mac hamburger, this presentation explains how to put together a cohesive paragraph. The PowerPoint uses humor, animation, sound effects, and examples to get the points across. The main focus is on the...\n
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\nWhat is Proofreading?\n

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\nIs your essay coherent? Does it make sense? Is it formatted correctly? Does it adhere to standard English conventions? This helpful and informative slide-show walks learners step by step through the editing and proofreading process. Each...\n
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\nThe Last Word: Using Critical Thinking and Analysis to Reach a Decision\n

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\nWant to explore the process of writing a persuasive essay and tie it in with the upcoming elections? Class members use Venn diagrams and the hamburger model of persuasive writing to write a five-paragraph essay on elections and...\n
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\nInformational Writing: Lesson 2 of 5\n

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\nIntroduce expository writing to your elementary learners. Young authors write a three-paragraph informational paper using the steps of the writing process. They follow guided lessons to experience each of five steps. Included are tons of...\n
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\nThe TASP 5 Paragraph \"Persuasive\" Essay\n

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\nThough this presentation is designed for the Texas Academic Skills Program's (TASP) writing assessment, it could work for any class that is preparing to write a five-paragraph persuasive essay. Slides take intermediate writers through...\n
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\nParagraph Development Exercise: Simple to Complex\n

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\nLooking for an organizational writing pattern to teach your class? Consider showing them how to structure a paragraph using the complexity of ideas as a guide. Provide the example included here to give them an idea of what is...\n
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\nParagraph Development Exercise: Comparison\n

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\nTeach class members how to use comparison in their writing to clarify and enrich ideas. Referring back to the brief description and the sample paragraph, writers develop a paragraph that uses comparison effectively. More scaffolding and...\n
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\nThe Structure of an Essay\n

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\nUsing the analogy of the human body, writing an essay is described in these slides. An overall look at writing, the analogy is meant to have writers consider how their paper functions as a whole. Details and instructions for writing are...\n
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\nVisible Speech: A Short Course in the Fundamentals of Writing (Lesson 5)\n

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\nOf these five slides, two consist of the title and directions; the other three list the parts of an essay and their purpose, as well as how to best begin an essay. In essence, this is a very brief PowerPoint that can be used as a...\n
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\nBasic Paragraph\n

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\nExplore basic paragraphs. Young writers compose a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. This lesson is intended for use with a SMART Board, a software technology web link is induced. \n
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\nParagraph Development\n

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\nThere's no set length for a good paragraph, but the short block of text should contain key components. A handout on paragraphs, the 12th in a series of 24, outlines a five-step process for paragraph development. Additionally, the handout...\n
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\nReading Non-Fiction: Structure of Paragraphs\n

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\nIn this reading non-fiction worksheet, students read a 6 paragraph passage about reading non-fiction material and the paragraph structure present. Worksheet is an informational reference source.\n
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\nInformational Essay Planning: Analyzing and Selecting Evidence\n

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\nClass members look again at the end-of-unit essay prompt for A Mighty Long Way. After reviewing the requirements of the essay, they use their Gathering Evidence note-catchers and color-code the evidence that matches the two questions in...\n
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\nWriting the Argument Essay: Moving from Planner to Drafting\n

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\nIt's an easy transition. Scholars identify transition words in the Pygmalion model essay and record definitions in the Transitions anchor chart. They then begin to look at the tone of the model essay. Finally, individuals begin writing...\n
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\nEnd-Of-Unit 2 Assessment: On-Demand Analytical Essay About How Esperanza Changes Over Time\n

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\nClose the unit on Esperanza Rising with an in-class analytic essay on how Esperanza changes over the course of the novel. Writers can use any of their notes and work from the unit as well as their drafts of the first two paragraphs of...\n
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\nFinishing the End of Unit 3 Assessment: Final Draft of Position Paper and Reflection on the Writing Process\n

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\nScholars work on the end of the unit assessment by reflecting on their writing. They answer questions about the process they used to complete their position paper essays. After completing the end of unit assessment, they add images to...\n
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