What makes a paragraph a paragraph? How much information is needed to be considered well-developed? Does a paragraph have to be a certain number of sentences?

Let’s explore paragraph writing.

We’ll start with the paragraph sandwich metaphor and quickly learn that, like a sandwich, some paragraphs are as simple as a grilled cheese, and others are more complex, like a triple-decker club.

We’ll look at paragraph structure in both fictional and non-fictional texts, and students will have time to use a topic or interest they have to write several paragraphs.

Materials-

Students will need something to write on and something to write with.

Class Structure-

In this writing class, students will look at the structure of a paragraph and use what they learn to write well-developed paragraphs. I use short, fun exercises to help kids find interest and write. Students will find my classroom is a place to have fun, practice, and not worry about being perfect!

Class Agenda-

• Paragraph Sandwiches
• Example paragraphs
• Writing exercises with time to practice paragraph writing
• Reminders

Teaching Style-