Writing Multiple Paragraphs Lesson Plan for 7th Grade Students

Topic: Writing Multiple Paragraphs

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to write a multi- paragraph essay.

Materials

• Writing materials (pen and paper)
• Short quotes or passages related to the topic
• One- paragraph essay template

Warm-up

• Ask students to brainstorm words or phrases that describe the topic "writing multiple paragraphs". Write their responses on the board.
• Discuss the responses as a class and clarify any confusing terms.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of a multi-paragraph essay, explaining that it is an essay that is divided into multiple paragraphs.
• Discuss the purpose of multiple paragraphs, which is to provide a structure for the essay and help the reader understand the main points and ideas.
• Provide examples of different types of paragraphs, such as a persuasive paragraph, descriptive paragraph, or explanatory paragraph.
• Explain the process for writing a multi-paragraph essay, including brainstorming ideas, drafting, and revising.

Guided Practice

• Provide an example topic or question and have students work in pairs to brainstorm ideas for their multi-paragraph essay.
• Have students draft their first paragraph, using the brainstormed ideas as a start.
• Have students review their first paragraph and make any necessary edits or additions.
• Have students continue drafting their essay, adding additional paragraphs as needed.
• Have students review their essay and make any necessary edits or additions.
• Have students present their multi-paragraph essays to the class for feedback and constructive criticism.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a different topic or question and work independently to draft their multi-paragraph essays.
• Have students review their first paragraph and make any necessary edits or additions.
• Have students continue drafting their essay, adding additional paragraphs as needed.
• Have students review their essay and make any necessary edits or additions.
• Have students present their multi-paragraph essays to the class for feedback and constructive criticism.

Closure

• Review the steps for writing a multi-paragraph essay and have students provide examples of each step.
• Ask students to reflect on their own multi-paragraph essay and provide feedback and constructive criticism to their peers.

Assessment

• Collect and grade the multi-paragraph essays based on the steps outlined during the class and the closure provided by the student.