Paragraph Writing

4th GradeELA40 min

Learning Objective

I can write a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A paragraph is a group of sentences that are related to one main idea and connected to each other.

  • A paragraph should have at least five sentences: one topic sentence, three supporting sentences, and one concluding sentence.

  • The three steps to writing a paragraph are: write the first draft, edit your paragraph, and write your final paragraph.

Practice

12 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a paragraph about your favorite animal. Be sure to include a topic sentence, three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

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