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The Painted Essay: The Introductory Paragraph Lesson PlanThe Painted Essay: The Introductory Paragraph Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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The Painted Essay: The Introductory Paragraph

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This The Painted Essay: The Introductory Paragraph lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 2B: Unit 2, Lesson 9 (.html)
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Mimic the model for the perfect essay. Scholars work in groups to analyze a model painted essay The Electric Motor. They compare the structure of the model essay to the painted essay template they created in the previous activity. The teacher guides learners as they identify the parts of the introductory paragraph by color coding. Readers then practice what they learned using a passage about the invention of basketball.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

introductory paragraphs, introductory elements, essay writing

Instructional Ideas

  • If time is a factor, pre-color code sections and allow learners to piece together

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson nine of 13 in 5th Grade ELA Module 2B, Unit 2
  • Assumes students complete lessons in order
  • Uses highlighters, colored pencils, or crayons

Pros

  • Includes a completed coded essay for teacher reference
  • Lists suggestions to meet the needs of all pupils

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.5.2.a

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