Example Paragraphs

You can use these example paragraphs in 2 main ways.  Feel free to write your own paragraphs, but these might get you started. Uses of Example Paragraphs 1.  To practice marking the different elements of the "Power Paragraph".  Use these paragraphs as excercise tools to help students become oriented in the methods of marking the "Power Paragraph" discussed in STEP 5. 2.  To model a "Power Paragraph" for the students.  Use the examples and have a discussion about the different elements in the 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

Example "Power Paragraph" 1 Example "Power Paragraph" 2

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