DLC Writing Traits Grade 5

In this unit of video lessons, students will learn to showcase IDEAS effectively by: 

Ideas Writing Trait
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Ideas Writing Trait


  • narrowing the topic
  • focusing on one clear main idea
  • choosing interesting details that keep readers reading
  • filling in informational holes

Ideas - Introduction

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. 

Download: HO-23_Final_Writing_Assignment_-_Ideas.pdf


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