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Identifying The Parts Of A Composition
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Teaching GuideIdentifying The Parts Of A Compositionproduced by John DandridgeWeb Institute for Teachers, Summer, 2000Menu
IntroductionThis lesson is designed to teach students how to write the beginning ,the middle , and the endingof a composition. Click here to return to MenuAimThis lesson will teach students grades six, seven, and eight how to identify the beginning, the middle, and the end of a story.Click here to return to MenuRationaleStudents need to learn how to distinguish between the beginning, the middle, and the ending of stories so that when they write their own stories they are easy to read and understand. Students need to learn that each part (beginning, middle, ending) has its own ideas that serve a specific purpose. It's important for students to learn that when writing their personal stories, the main parts follow in sequential order.Click here to return to MenuGoals and ObjectivesStudents will identify the beginning of a story.Students will identify the middle of a story. Students will identify the ending of a story. Click here to return to MenuAudienceSixth, seventh, and eighth grade students.Click here to return to MenuPrerequisitesStudents who are skilled at writing sentences and paragraphs are most likely to be successful from this lesson.Click here to return to MenuSubject-MatterLanguage artsClick here to return to MenuInstructional Plan1. This lesson is designed to be completed in two forty-minute sessions.2. Teachers may want to check example of paragraphs written by students needding further assistance. 3. Students practice identifying paragraphs by completing the PRACTICE activity.
Materials 1. A computer for each student. 2. Paper and pencils. Click here to return to MenuAssessment and Evaluation Students will complete a composition. Click here to return to MenuAppendices (optional, if needed)
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