Lesson Plan

The Painted Essay for Opinion Writing: Developing a Conclusion and Adding Linking Words

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Let's get colorful! Scholars use the Painted Essay technique to analyze and color code the conclusion of a model essay. Working in small groups, pupils then write a conclusion paragraph for their draft editorials about offshore drilling. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign a linking word or phrase to each student and ask them to use the words in an original sentence
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson eight from the consecutive 12-part Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 3 series
  • Create a Linking Words anchor chart in advance 
  • Requires green, yellow, and blue crayons, highlighters, or colored pencils
Pros
  • Includes differentiation strategies
  • Provides an answer key for quick grading
Cons
  • None