Lesson Plan

The Painted Essay for Opinion Writing: Writing Proof Paragraphs

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It's time to proof read! Pupils read and analyze proof paragraphs from a model essay. They then practice writing their own proof paragraphs to express an opinion about offshore oil drilling. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Provide sample essays and have students color-code them using the principles of the Painted Essay approach
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson seven of 12 from the Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 3 series
  • Requires yellow and blue crayons, colored pencils, or highlighters
Pros
  • Offers differentiation techniques
  • Includes helpful teaching notes
Cons
  • None
Common Core