Proper Paragraph Building! an Intro to Writing a Well Crafted Paragraph
Your child will learn to organize and write a proper paragraph with a topic sentence, three detail sentences, three explanation sentences, and a conclusion sentence using a color coded method through videos, games, and activities.
Debbie Bakman
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be assigned either an activity or unfinished work from class to practice what is learned. The documents will be uploaded to be printed each week instead of loading all documents at once. This will make it easier for both the parent and child to understand what is needed for each lesson.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
PLEASE PRINT OUT MATERIALS IN FILES PRIOR TO COMING TO CLASS! Writing a paragraph can be very challenging to young writers. When writing a paragraph, it should be organized so a reader can understand what the writer is trying to say. Students will learn that a paragraph is made up of a group of sentences that tell about one main idea, and how to organize these sentences into an eight sentence paragraph. Daily lessons are subject to change depending on students ages and ability attending classes.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of how to write a well crafted, organized, eight sentence paragraph.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
"What is a Paragraph?"
1. Students will learn what a paragraph is.
2. Students will be introduced to the "Step up to Writing Traffic Light" colored coded paragraph method which explains the different types of sentences (topic, details, explanations, and conclusion) and transitions that make up a well written paragraph with a video.
3. Students will participate in a reading activity identifying the types of sentences that make up a proper paragraph. Homework: "The Scrambled Paragraph" 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
"Identifying Main Idea, Topic Sentences, and Conclusion Sentences"
1. We will correct homework and review the types of sentences that make up a paragraph.
2. We will play a "What's the Main Idea?"guessing game to identify what a main idea is.
3. We will learn what and how to write a topic sentence.
4. We will learn what and how to write a conclusion sentence.
Homework: Matching Topic and Conclusion Sentences or Writing Topic Sentences and conclusion sentences for given paragraphs. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
"Introduction to the Step Up to Writing Organizer and write the Sloppy Copy"
1. We will correct homework and review the types of sentences that make up a paragraph.
2. Teacher will introduce the "Step Up to Writing" 8 sentence paragraph organizer.
3. Teacher will model how to fill in the organizer using a prompt.
4. Students will fill in their organizer.
5. Teacher will model how to write a sloppy copy (rough draft) from their organizer.
6. Students will begin their sloppy copy.
Homework: 1. Finish their organizer and sloppy copy.
2. Create a title page. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Editing, Rewrite, and Share
1. Teacher and students will edit the sloppy copy.
2. Teacher and students will write their final copy.
3. If time permits, students will share their paragraphs. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
YouTube video: "How to Write a Paragraph" by Brainpop Jr.
Youtube video: " Stoplight Paragraph Intro" by Jackie DenOuden
Supply List
Students will need a folder, writing pencils, colored pencils, a glue stick, scissors, and a pair of dice to bring to each class.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Youtube video: "How to Write a Paragraph" by Brainpop Jr.
Youtube video: " Stoplight Paragraph Intro" by Jackie DenOuden
Joined November, 2017
4.6
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a credentialed/licensed 1st-5th grade elementary school teacher with 34+ years experience teaching children in both public and homeschool environments. I have been trained in the Step Up to Writing Program that using a color coded method that helps students with writing success.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-9 learners per class
