Supporting Selections (all files are in Microsoft Word format)
1410 Issue Paragraph Writing Topics	8-19-01
1430 Abstract Definition Paragraph Topics	8-19-01
1900 Issue Paragraph Writing Suggestions	8-19-01
1900A Analytic Paragraph Rating Scale	8-19-01
1900C1 Issue Paragraph Writing Steps	8-19-01
1900D Issue Paragraph Writing Cautions	8-19-01
1900E Abstract Definition Paragraph Writing Steps	8-19-01
900A1 Paragraph Writing Topics	8-19-01

V.       GOAL FIVE.    Develop increased competence in basic paragraph writing skills in preparation for passing the high school proficiency test in paragraph writing.

A.       CONTENT OUTLINE

1.  Topic sentence

2.  Supporting sentences

3.  Concluding sentence

4.  Grammar

5.  Spelling

6.  Punctuation and paragraph form

7.  Adequate development

B.       INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1.  Paragraph writing suggestions (Selection 1900)

2.  Paragraph rating scale, analytical (Selection 1900A)

3.  Paragraph writing topics (Selection 900A1, 1410, 1409, etc.)

4.  Teacher‑written and/or selected supplementary material on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

5.  Teacher‑written group activity procedure instructions. [These may be found in the Summer School HSPP lesson plans, or in the plans from Cass Technical High School]

6.  Sentence Correction Exercises (Selection 1443)

7.  Forbidden Mistakes lists (Selection 1415, 1416, 1417, 1418, 1419).

C.       TEACHING STRATEGIES

1.       Pretest for paragraph writing competency (Selection 1409).

2.       Presentation of outlines for paragraph writing suggestions (Selection 1900, 1900C, 1900D, 1900E.)

3.       Presentation of paragraph writing evaluation scale.

4.       Practice in paragraph writing for each of the parts of the paragraph given in the content outline above.

5.       Presentation of group evaluation procedures.

6.       Practice of group evaluation procedures with student or teacher made paragraph sets and/or current student writing.

7.       Utilization of group process procedures in spelling instruction.

8.       Group instruction in grammar (especially verb agreement, conjugation, pronoun case, etc.)

9.       Group instruction in usage (cover "Forbidden Mistakes" lists).

10.     Individualized instruction using Special Skills File materials as needed for problem areas in writing and grammar.

D.       EVALUATION PROCEDURE

1.       Pretest assignment.

2.       Use of paragraph grading scale.

3.       Individual teacher/pupil composition conference for paragraph components.

4.       Individual teacher/pupil composition conference for the completed paragraph.

5.       Student evaluation of other students' writing procedures.

6.       Group process evaluation procedure.