helping grade 2 to in writing paragraph
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HOW TO TEACH PARAGRAPH WRITING:
1. Teach
Paragraphs need to have topic sentences. It is a way of organizing and expressing the main idea of the paragraph!
- It answers questions like why, how, or where.
- It has supporting sentences or relevant details.
- It can prove, explain, or describe something.
2. Teach Indents
This is the perfect time to introduce INDENTS! Point out paragraph indentions in text books or stories to reinforce this lesson! Indents are moving the first line of a paragraph to the right and creating a space. It is usually 5 letter spaces. The first sentence of every paragraph should be indented to show where the paragraph begins. The rest of the sentences should be lined up on the left. If using notebook paper, these sentences should line up on the pink or red line.
3. Take Notes
If using interactive notebooks, create something similar to the following. Students should take notes and show examples. This will provide them with a great reference for future writing assignments. Students should brainstorm ideas for a paragraph of their own.
4. Apply
Students use their brainstorming skills to write a paragraph using a topic sentence. Shoulder partners can point out the topic sentence or share as a whole group. Students can hold a hand up to their ears if they hear the topic sentence. This will help keep their attention!
5. Go Deeper
Do you want your topic sentence to have a Rockin’ Beginning? This can also be helpful to differentiate in your classroom. Use the following FREE resource to help students write better topic sentences:
6. Practice
Provide students with practice. Have them identify topic sentences, write topic sentences, and write rockin’ beginnings. Task cards are a great way to give students practice especially in centers. You are welcome to use the samples below when creating your own materials to use in your classroom.