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Writing Example Paragraphs
Sixth graders explore language arts by writing basic paragraphs. In this writing techniques lesson, 6th graders define an "example" paragraph and discuss techniques to prove a point in one paragraph. Students practice writing their own...
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The Great Paragraph Race
Students construct and analyze paragraphs. In groups, students place given sentences in order to form a paragraph. They determine the main idea of the paragraph. Students perform activities to determine the concept of topic sentence,...
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Organizing Paragraphs
Students brainstorm transition words, and utilize word list to order paragraphs and multi-paragraph essays.
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Write On! Step by Step Paragraph and Report Writing
Students plan and write paragraphs while integrating other core subject areas. In this paragraph writing lesson, students complete 5 lessons to practice writing paragraphs. Students incorporate various core subjects into their paragraph...
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Successful Paragraphs
Students write a five sentence paragraph with varied sentence beginnings. In this paragraph writing lesson, students use a teacher modeled procedure. They complete a worksheet about their favorite things, happenings, and places before...
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Paragraph Writing
Third graders write paragraphs. In this paragraph instructional activity, 3rd graders discover the parts of a paragraph as they are compared to the pieces of a sandwich. They write their own paragraph to a foreign pen-pal describing our...
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Paragraph Unity
Students explore how to develop a complete paragraph using a piece of paper folded into a large fan. They SEE how each sentence relates to the topic.
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Writing Paragraphs
Twelfth graders examine the process of writing a paragraph that describes events in chronological order. They listen to a teacher-led discussion, construct a paragraph in pairs, and independently write a paragraph following the process...
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The Five Paragraph Essay
High schoolers investigate the concept of writing a five paragraph essay. They go through the steps to develop an essay from prewriting to a final draft using a writing prompt of Olauda Equiano. The handout for the assignment has...
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Paragraph Lesson
Students write paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details. In this paragraph writing activity, students fix sentences and paragraphs. Students also write a paragraph that includes an introduction, supporting details, and a...
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Paragraph Matching
Students complete an activity sheet. In this paragraphs lesson, students discuss the essential parts of a paragraph. Students practice thinking of body sentences to support a topic sentence. Students complete an activity sheet where they...
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Paragraphs
In this paragraph worksheet, students read a short excerpt explaining what a paragraph is and what types of sentences belong in them. They then read 4 more paragraphs and underline the sentence in each that does not belong.
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Paragraphs
In this paragraphs worksheet, students respond to 4 multiple choice questions by selecting the correct sentence that belongs in the paragraph from the 2 sentences given.
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"All About Me" Paragraph
Fifth graders write a paragraph titled "All About Me" in the computer lab after they have drawn graphic organizers to fill in background information about themselves and used a "10-Point Writing Checklist" to do peer editing.
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Paragraph writing: Christmas
In this paragraph writing worksheet, students write a paragraph on how to wrap presents for Christmas. Students are given 4 prompts to do so.
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Using Concrete Words: Paragraph Assignment
In this paragraph worksheet, students describe their favorite outdoor location. Students include a topic sentence, indentations, and more.
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Intermediate Paragraph Correction
In this grammar worksheet, students read a paragraph with 8 incorrect phrases underlined then answer 8 multiple choice questions where they choose the phrase that best corrects each corresponding part of the paragraph.
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Paragraph
Fourth graders work through detailed steps to complete a paragraph on the story "The Great Kapok Tree." They gather details from the story, and choose a standpoint for the paper using the details as a defense. The students write their...
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Paragraph Matching
In this paragraph writing game, students will take turns trying to make a match between topic sentences and the correct body sentences. This game is played like Concentration/Memory.
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Bumper Stickers: A Matter of Focus
Honk if you love bumper stickers! Long used as a persuasive tool, bumper stickers are used to launch this study of persuasive writing. Each class member is given a bumper sticker and asked to formulate three questions the strip might...
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How to Write a Letter
Have your class write a letter using this resource as a guide. Learners discuss the various elements of a letter including the heading, greeting, body, etc. Then, they talk about the importance of well-formed paragraphs. This is a great...
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Teacher of the Year
Now is the time to identify the great teachers in your school! Discuss the characteristics of persuasive writing and analyze an example. Then, each pupil chooses a teacher who they feel should be named teacher of the year. They plan and...
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“Dressing Up” an Introduction
Are your pupils ready to move beyond a thesis statement by adding additional detail to their introductory paragraphs? Provide this handout to give your class some ideas for spiffing up their work. The page includes a sample paragraph...
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Tornado Brainstorming
While the focus of this instructional activity is on writing about tornadoes, any topic could be substituted. The instructional activity provides a well-thought out overview of the writing process. Learners come up with a thesis...
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