Purpose: |
To provide students with a template that clearly states the main components of a paragraph. This organizer is for use with writing assignments. |
Introduction: |
Students can use this graphic organizer as a pre-writing activity for any paragraph writing assignment. By completing each section of the template and then rewriting the sentences in paragraph form, students will create a complete, organized final product. |
Directions for using the graphic organizer: |
- Review the structure of a typical paragraph with students.
- Explain the writing assignment to students.
- Show the students an example of a completed Piece of the Paragraph graphic organizer.
- Tell students that when they have completed their graphic organizer and checked it with the teacher, they will be recopying their sentences into paragraph form.
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Example: |
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Graphic Organizer: |
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