LESSON SIX: More Details and Transitions
Examine use of details in the student writing. Share transition words with the students.
GRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
W1A Write expository text with assistance, with main idea and supporting details.
LESSON MATERIALS
§ Sources of Literature
o None
§ Supplies
o Anchor chart with transition words
o Pencil
o Samples of student writing
o Writing folders
§ Handouts provided
§ Words to know
o graphic organizer
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Teacher’s anecdotal records
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Revisit previous day’s lesson, examining the use of details.
2. Examine student writing from previous day. Share student samples showing good representation of details.
3. Discuss the importance of putting ideas in order. Refer to the Peanut Butter and Jelly activity. Share a list of transition words with students, giving each a copy to keep in their writing folders.
4. Model the use of transition words within a piece of writing.
5. Confer with students while taking anecdotal records.