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Using Color as a Pre-Writing Tool Lesson PlanUsing Color as a Pre-Writing Tool Lesson Plan
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Using Color as a Pre-Writing Tool

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To better understand how to compose a clear and well-organized paper, learners read short passages, write summaries, and make colored graphic organizers. This is a fully developed three-day instructional activity with suggested assessments.

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concept mapping, main ideas, central ideas, prewriting

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concept map, main idea, pre-writing, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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