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.