Lesson Plan

Revising for Organization: Timely Transitions

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During the eighth instructional activity in a historical fiction unit, pupils practice thoughtfully transitioning their ideas sequentially. After the teacher models how to add these transitions using the Wheelwright draft created in a previous instructional activity, writers add them to their drafts.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Transfer the anchor chart onto large chart paper and display it for everyone to see
  • Provide folders to keep individual work organized and easy to access during the unit
Classroom Considerations
  • The eighth lesson in a series of 16 that focuses on writing a research-based narrative
  • Learners gather the research about Colonial America during the previous unit in the module
Pros
  • Designed for Common Core
  • Lesson procedures build off one another; they are clear and concise, providing specific times for each action, homework ideas, and reproducibles
  • Allows for collaboration
Cons
  • None
Common Core