DLC Writing Traits Grade 5
In this unit of video lessons, students will learn to showcase IDEAS effectively by:
Ideas Writing Trait
- narrowing the topic
- focusing on one clear main idea
- choosing interesting details that keep readers reading
- filling in informational holes
Ideas - Lesson 1.1 - "Narrowing the Topic" - Pushing BIG Topics Through the Funnel
Ideas - Lesson 1.2 - "Targeting the MAIN Topic" - Write on Topic
Ideas - Lesson 1.3 - "A Balanced Diet of Details" - Choosing the Right Details
Ideas - Lesson 1.4 - "Filling in the Holes" - Avoiding Swiss Cheese Writing
Ideas - Conventions and Presentation
Ideas - Final Writing Assignment
This accompanying handout offers students a review of the "Ideas" lessons and the writing process, as well as graphic organizers to complete final writing assignment for the unit.