Teaching The Power Paragraph

Teaching the

Power Paragraph

One of the most important skills that students must develop in school is their writing technique. Effective writing is a skill that most students will need throughout their entire lives, whether the need will be through higher education or through the workforce. Thus, the existing high demand for efficient and valuable methods of teaching writing skills must be met. Through designing a website that gives all Middle School and High School teachers, especially in the subject of English, a useful guide to teaching paragraph structure, I hope to help in meeting this demand for an effective method of instruction. Just follow the 10 easy steps on the right. Each step is self explanatory, and within each section you will find other supplementary resources that will enhance your lesson. Happy teaching!

10 Easy Steps

STEP 1: Orientation to the "Power Paragraph"

STEP 2: Make Power Poster

STEP 3: Example Paragraphs

STEP 4: Power Statements

STEP 5: Marking the Pieces

STEP 6: Brainstorming

STEP 7: Drafting

STEP 8: Refining and Final Draft Activities

STEP 9: Assessment

STEP 10: Further Exploration

INDEX of Student Handouts