Drafting

After the BRAINSTORM is complete, your students can begin drafting their "Power Paragraphs".  All they have to do is follow their BRAINSTORM sheet and transfer it to a lined sheet of notebook paper.     Examples of drafting activities include: Write a letter to someone Write about a pet Write an e-mail to someone Write an anecdote .... Use your imagination!  There are hundreds of reasons you may need to write a paragraph!

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

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