Excellent step by step, paragraph by paragraph, guide to writing a
basic five paragraph essay.
> SpEd modified, color-coded.
> Every step in English & Spanish
> Color-coordinated steps are shown in an outline and also embedded in an actual essay.
> Using color, students will see the pattern &/or organization of thesis, topic sentences, supporting details, etc.
> Provides a basic "essay recipe." >Great for ESL students >Layout is for any standard research or expository essay.
> Great modified mini-lesson.
> Both you & the special education dept. will love this!
> Students will clearly see where the following components belong:
- thesis sentence
- topic sentences
- closing sentences
- detail/supporting sentences
> It will change everything for students who struggle with the bare bones structure of an essay. (Which will change everything for
you.)
> Best for middle school, or, low high schoolers.> A career-long resource.
>Tip: Laminate the last page with the final color-coded essay (in English and Spanish). Place it in students' writing folders, or even better, physically attach it to desks. A durable, handy year-long reference!
> If you like this item, you'd probably be interested in THIS PowerPoint lesson: a very basic essay presentation, about the same learning level, and color-coded.
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