Teaching how to write a paragraph

An experienced 4th grade teacher's tips to develop strong writers who are capable of writing a quality paragraph including a topic sentence, supporting details that are relevant to the topic, and a satisfying conclusion sentence! Transitional words/phrases are emphasized as well as the mechanics of indenting the start of each paragraph.

I’m not a betting girl . . . but if I were, I’d bet that many of you start the year with a unit about paragraph writing. Am I right? I thought so. It’s pretty common to begin your writing instruction with a unit on “how to write a paragraph." Typical lessons include what a

How to write a paragraph hamburger anchor chart; main idea/topic sentence; supporting details; closing sentence/conclusion; text evidence

A writing template to help children when structuring text types.

Did you think teaching students to write would be a snap? I mean, you are a college-educated, certified individual. How hard could it possibly be? Well, it’s a challenge, especially when just starting out. In my classroom,

How to Write a 4-Paragraph Essay (Informative) Each planning sheet included gives step-by-step instruction on how to complete each paragraph. SENTENCE BY SENTENCE! ORGANIZERS INCLUDED: *HOW TO WRITE AN INTRODUCTION *HOW TO WRITE BODY PARAGRAPHS *HOW TO WRITE A CONCLUSION *HOW TO WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT *WHERE SHOULD YOUR HOOK GO? *WHERE SHOULD YOUR BRIDGE GO? *HOW TO USE "TRACEES" TO MAKE YOUR BODY PARAGRAPHS GREAT! Check out more Writing Resources below: Writing an Essay Bundle Writing an…

Paragraph writing activities and tips for teachers in upper elementary

Sentence Starters and Transitions Anchor Chart for Informational Writing! Helps Grade 1-3 students transition from their topic sentence, to points, facts, and closing. Great support for independent writing.

Free poster. How to write a paragraph. Great for writing centre.

Free How to Write a Paragraph Chart for Kids!