In this class, I will start out by sharing a paragraph about a fun topic. This is listed in the weekly breakdown. We will discuss what a main idea is and how to find it. We will also discuss how writers add key details to back up their main idea. After that, the students will identify the main idea, details and conclusion by highlighting the shared text.

Then, we will begin the writing component. I will model using a graphic organizer to help with writing a paragraph. Good writers look at...