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Understanding Basic Elements of Introductory Paragraphs

Audience. This lesson is intended for 9th grade students from 12 Oakland County School Districts enrolled in World Literature as part of the pre-IB program of the International Academy High School.. Instructional Objectives. Learners will discover and apply theirunderstanding of the basic elements of anintroductory paragraph as part of the school's four-week writer's workshop .

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Understanding Basic Elements of Introductory Paragraphs

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    1. Understanding Basic Elements of Introductory Paragraphs StAIR Major-Project Darrin Woods July 7, 2006 Some activities in this mini-project involve matching of sentences within the introductory paragraph in order to lay a strong foundation for the major project where students will learn about elements of a thesis statement and the development of essay body paragraphs. Some activities in this mini-project involve matching of sentences within the introductory paragraph in order to lay a strong foundation for the major project where students will learn about elements of a thesis statement and the development of essay body paragraphs.

    2. Audience This lesson is intended for 9th grade students from 12 Oakland County School Districts enrolled in World Literature as part of the pre-IB program of the International Academy High School.

    3. Instructional Objectives Learners will discover and apply their understanding of the basic elements of an introductory paragraph as part of the school’s four-week writer’s workshop

    4. Instructional Need Learning time is needed to complete this activity as part of a four-week writer’s workshop. This is maximizing the use of technology because students will: perform tasks mentioned in the school’s technology usage agreement, feel comfortable using laptops for individualized instruction, and see a model of an effective PowerPoint presentation

    5. Instructional Standards Michigan’s High School English Language Arts Content Standards and Expectations Strand 1: Writing, Speaking, and Expressing Strand 1.1 Writing Process Strand 1.3 Purpose and Audience

    6. Lessons on Introductory Paragraphs Select one of the following lessons:

    7. Lesson 1 Identifying and Labeling Shape and Basic Elements

    8. What pattern do you notice about the following shapes representing introductory paragraphs? This is an inductive (egrule) strategy because students are asked to form a rule about introductory paragraphs based on patterns they see in the shapes.This is an inductive (egrule) strategy because students are asked to form a rule about introductory paragraphs based on patterns they see in the shapes.

    9. Rule #1 This is an example of scaffolding because it reinforces one of the patterns mentioned in the previous slide.This is an example of scaffolding because it reinforces one of the patterns mentioned in the previous slide.

    10. Rule #2 This is an example of scaffolding that will lead to my next slide involving deductive (ruleg) strategy.This is an example of scaffolding that will lead to my next slide involving deductive (ruleg) strategy.

    11. Now, let’s look at a sample introductory paragraph. Please read it silently. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.

    12. This introductory paragraph follows Rules # 1 and #2. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.

    13. Before moving on to a mini-quiz, let’s review. This is a review prior to a scaffolding exercise.This is a review prior to a scaffolding exercise.

    14. Now, it’s your turn to identify some of the elements of an introductory paragraph. I’ll start off. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.

    15. Sorry, you selected the General element. You were asked to select the Narrow element. This feedback response for an incorrect answer provides a learner with an opportunity to return a review slide of Rule #2.This feedback response for an incorrect answer provides a learner with an opportunity to return a review slide of Rule #2.

    16. Review of Rule #2 This is an example of reinforcement that will reminds learners of Rule #2 without going through original Rule #2 slide.This is an example of reinforcement that will reminds learners of Rule #2 without going through original Rule #2 slide.

    17. Now that you reviewed Rule #2, try again. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rules # 1 and #2.

    18. Correct!!! You selected the Narrow element. It is the fourth sentence in an introductory paragraph that comes between the General and Specific elements. This feedback response explains why this is a correct answer and leads to a quiz. This feedback response explains why this is a correct answer and leads to a quiz.

    19. Now it’s time to take a mini-quiz. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. This begins the quiz. This begins the quiz.

    20. Part 1 Mini-Quiz: Basic Elements of an Introductory Paragraph This begins the quiz. This begins the quiz.

    21. Sorry, your selection is not correct. Silently repeating the elements in the correct order may help you find the answer.

    22. Correct!!! Let’s go to the next question.

    23. Part 1 Mini-Quiz: Basic Elements of an Introductory Paragraph This begins the quiz. This begins the quiz.

    24. Sorry, your selection is not correct. Thinking about Rule #1 might help. Hint: Wide subject.

    25. Correct!!! Let’s go to the next question.

    26. Part 1 Mini-Quiz: Basic Elements of an Introductory Paragraph Question #3

    27. Sorry, your selection is not correct. Thinking about Rule #2 might help. These sentences are in right order because they represent Broad and General elements.

    28. Correct!!! The fourth sentence about teachers encouraging student success represents the Specific element and should be the last sentence in the introductory paragraph.

    29. Lesson 2 Identifying and Writing Effective Basic Element Sentences

    30. How Do You Identify or Write the Effective Basic Element Sentences?

    31. Review of the Basic Elements of an Introductory Paragraph

    32. Topic, Organization, and Logic are Important!!!

    33. Effective Basic Element Sentences Rely on Context!!!

    34. Definition of a termDefinition of a term

    35. Context Matters!!! This is a metaphor for explaining the relationship between context and effective basic element sentences.This is a metaphor for explaining the relationship between context and effective basic element sentences.

    36. Rule #1 for Effective Basic Element Sentences

    37. These sentences relate to Rule # 1. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1.This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1.

    38. Now, it’s your turn. Identify the basis element sentence that does not relate to the topic. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1

    39. Sorry, you selected a Basic Element Sentence that relates to the topic of teaching. This sentence belongs in the paragraph. You were asked to select the Basic Element Sentence that does not relate to the topic. This feedback response for an incorrect answer provides a learner with an opportunity to return a review slide of Rule #1This feedback response for an incorrect answer provides a learner with an opportunity to return a review slide of Rule #1

    40. Review of Rule #1 for Basic Element Sentences This is an example of reinforcement that will reminds learners of Rule #1 without going through original Rule #1 slide.This is an example of reinforcement that will reminds learners of Rule #1 without going through original Rule #1 slide.

    41. Now, that you’ve reviewed Rule #1, try again. Remember to identify the basis element sentence that does not relate to the topic. This is a return to the original assignment after having learners review the appropriate rule after choosing an incorrect response.This is a return to the original assignment after having learners review the appropriate rule after choosing an incorrect response.

    42. Correct!!! Although Fridays may be the best day of the week, this Basic Element Sentence does not relate to the topic of teaching. This feedback response explains why this is a correct answer and leads to a quiz. This feedback response explains why this is a correct answer and leads to a quiz.

    43. After successfully completing that exercise, it’s time to move on to Rule #2 for Effective Basic Element Sentences!!!

    44. Rule #2 for Effective Basic Element Sentences

    45. Silently read these sentences relating to Rule # 2. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 2.This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 2.

    46. Now, it’s your turn. Identify the basis element sentence that repeats ideas expressed in previous sentences. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1

    47. Sorry, you selected a Basic Element Sentence that does not repeat ideas in previous sentences. This sentence is okay. You were asked to select the Basic Element Sentence that repeats an idea. This feedback response for an incorrect answer provides a learner with an opportunity to return a review slide of Rule #2This feedback response for an incorrect answer provides a learner with an opportunity to return a review slide of Rule #2

    48. Review of Rule #2 for Basic Element Sentences This is an example of reinforcement that will reminds learners of Rule #2 without going through original Rule #2 slide.This is an example of reinforcement that will reminds learners of Rule #2 without going through original Rule #2 slide.

    49. Now, that you’ve reviewed Rule #2, try again. Remember to identify the basis element sentence that repeats ideas from a previous sentence. This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1This is an example of deductive (ruleg) strategy after introducing Rule # 1

    50. Correct!!! You selected a Basic Element Sentence that repeats a previous idea. The previous sentence already states that the family is going to California to visit the author’s grandmother so this sentence isn’t necessary. A new sentence needs to replace it. This feedback response explains why this is a correct answer and leads to a quiz. This feedback response explains why this is a correct answer and leads to a quiz.

    51. After successfully completing that exercise, it’s time to move on to a Mini-Quiz. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.

    52. Before moving on to a mini-quiz, let’s review. This is a review prior to a scaffolding exercise.This is a review prior to a scaffolding exercise.

    53. Part 2 Mini-Quiz: Effective Basic Element Sentences of an Introductory Paragraph This begins the quiz. This begins the quiz.

    54. Sorry, your selection is not correct. While this term does relate to writing, it does not answer the question. Try Again.

    55. Correct!!! Context definitely helps to identity and write effective basic element sentences. Let’s go to the next question.

    56. Part 2 Mini-Quiz: Effective Basic Element Sentences of an Introductory Paragraph This begins the quiz. This begins the quiz.

    57. Sorry, your selection is not correct. Remember that the sentences should connect in some way.

    58. Correct!!! Let’s go to the next question.

    59. Part 2 Mini-Quiz: Effective Basic Element Sentences of an Introductory Paragraph Question #3

    60. Sorry, your selection is not correct. Thinking about Rule #2 might help. Remember that you are looking for the sentence that repeats a previous idea.

    61. Correct!!! This sentence repeats the idea in the previous sentence because it says “since 2004” while the wording in the previous sentence says “in the last few years.”

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