Reading & writing · Grades 6-8 · 45 minutes
Writing a paragraph with a clear topic sentence
Students plan a single paragraph: one topic sentence, three supporting sentences, and a closing line, then trade and give one another feedback.
Students will be able to
- Write a topic sentence that states the paragraph's point.
- Support it with at least three relevant sentences and a brief closing.
Standards
- Aligned to CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2 — Write to inform a reader about a topic with clear, organized supporting detail.
Source
Original lesson. Original lesson and the peer-feedback checklist written for this site.