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How to Write a Paragraph: Drafting Practice

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How to Write a Paragraph: Drafting Practice cover, a Chapter Slice from Classroom Complete Press, CCP1100-8
Cover of the drafting practice chapter slice
Critical Thinking Skills chart listing Bloom's Taxonomy levels 1–6 and verbs, checked for each of the 12 chapters
Skills chart for the full 12-chapter paragraph series
Assessment rubric scoring ideas, organization, style and conventions at levels 1–4, with strengths and next steps
Writing rubric for evaluating student paragraphs
Teacher guide explaining the reading passages, Before and After You Read pages, writing tasks and picture cues
Teacher guide on how the resource is organized
Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid of six thinking levels and a vocabulary list defining topic sentence, drafting and more
Teacher background page with writing vocabulary
Before You Read: brainstorm and draft a paragraph on 'Someone in My Family Deserves an Award'
Before-reading activity in the drafting lesson
Reading passage on first drafts, purpose and audience, with a 'Ways to Learn about Your Audience' list
Drafting reading passage for students
After You Read: brainstorm and draft a paragraph about being able to become invisible whenever you want
After-reading activity following the passage
Writing tasks 1 and 2: describe an alien pet brought from a distant planet, and write about an important friend
First two of the four writing tasks
Writing tasks 3 and 4: a person who changed your life, and a 2030 world where technology stops working
Last two of the four writing tasks
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing, Common Core

Grades

Grade 5, 6, 7, 8

Types

Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans

File

PDF

Editable
No
Author
Classroom Complete Press
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About This Product

Product Overview:
How to Write a Paragraph: Drafting Practice is a top-tier teaching resource designed exclusively for educators in varying contexts such as public schools or homeschools. It is tailored towards students of Grade 5, 6, 7 and Grade 8 studying Language Arts with a keen focus on Writing.

The overarching aim of the product is to aid young learners in honing the core artistry of expressing concepts fluently through meticulously composed sentences and paragraphs. This educational tool makes it feasible for students to comprehend the process while providing them ample opportunities to exercise prewriting techniques. A diverse set of graphic organizers have been incorporated within this resource functioning as guiding lights throughout their writing journey.

Key Features:
  • The drafting practice tool provides systematic introductions to
    • four primary forms paragraphs.
  • Blends learning objectives based on Bloom's Taxonomy promoting higher-order thinking skills along with traditional learning approaches.
  • A comprehensive PDF file accommodating supplementary enriching material for teachers aiming to boost their existing reading program or employ as individual assignments for students.
  • A thorough implementation guide accompanies the product ensuring seamless lesson plan integration due its step-by-step instructions layout.
Evaluation & Extra Material:
To enable fair evaluation post-utilization, an assessment rubric has been bundled in the package. Additional elements like word puzzles and comprehension quizzes are included further enhancing critical thinking skills while keeping lessons engaging & interactive.

The final touch comes in form of six vibrant graphic organizers contributed towards delineating skill focus topics leading your young learners towards successful writing explorations during organized independent work sessions.

Educational Standards & Assurance:
This teaching resource fulfills Common Core State Standards and incorporates components mirroring Bloom's Taxonomy validating its commitment adhering universally accepted educational best practices.

What's Included

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