Exploring Sub-Topic Paragraphs in Informative Writing

This video tutorial guides students through the process of writing subtopic paragraphs. It begins with an introduction to organizing facts into paragraphs, followed by instructions on gathering and organizing facts for subtopics. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying and using keywords effectively to explain subtopics. Students are then guided on how to write paragraphs using these keywords, ensuring they put gathered facts into their own words. The process is repeated for multiple subtopics, with teacher checks for feedback.

What is the main goal of the lesson on writing subtopic paragraphs?

• To gather as many facts as possible

• To logically organize facts into a paragraph

• To write an introduction paragraph

• To create a conclusion paragraph

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How many facts should you have gathered for each subtopic?

• At least three

• At least six

• At least four

• At least five

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the worksheet introduced in the lesson?

• To create a bibliography

• To write the final essay

• To list all gathered facts

• To organize keywords for the subtopics

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many key words or phrases should you identify for each subtopic?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the first subtopic example given in the lesson?

• Characteristics of a giant panda

• Habitat of a giant panda

• Diet of a giant panda

• Behavior of a giant panda

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you do after identifying the key words for your subtopic?

• Submit the worksheet immediately

• Gather more facts

• Write the paragraph using the worksheet and your own words

• Start writing the paragraph with the computer open

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is it important to not have your computer open while writing the paragraph?

• To save battery

• To follow the teacher's instructions

• To ensure you use your own words

• To avoid distractions

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What should you do once you have written your paragraph?

• Submit it online

• Start a new subtopic

• Have a teacher check it

• Review it with a classmate

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How many subtopics should you complete this process for?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the final step after completing all body paragraphs?

• Submit the essay

• Review the entire essay

• Write the conclusion

• Write the introduction