Lesson 15: Writing Genre: Informational
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Student will identify the parts of an introductory paragraph in an expository essay
SW label the parts of an informational / expository text
Students will be able to identify the key elements of a well written body paragraph in an expository essay.
Students will be able to formulate a clear topic sentence that supports the essay's thesis statement.
Students will be able to use relevant evidence (examples, statistics, quotes) to support their claims in the body paragraph.
Students will be able to identify the key elements of a strong concluding paragraph for an expository essay.
Students will be able to restate the thesis statement in a new way.
Students will be able to summarize the main points presented in the body paragraphs.
Students will be able to leave a lasting impression by offering a final thought, call to action, or insightful question related to the topic.
How do I plan a meaningful informative essay in response to a prompt
W 6.2 a, b, c, d, e, f
StudySync instructs students on a variety of writing forms that adhere to the state curriculum
standards. Each unit of the program exposes students to a different writing form and all of its
associated skills and processes, which they practice through unit-specific Extended Writing
Projects (EWP)
breaking down the writing process into manageable steps providing visual aids
encouraging oral storytelling
offering choices in topic and format
graphic organizers
graphic organizers with sentence starters
writing conferences
rubric
SBA Brief Writes
Choices of:
Grade 6 ELA School Calendar
No Red Ink
SBA Interims - Brief Write
SBA Tools for Teachers
Studysync digital materials