Stop Light Paragraph Writing - PowerPoint Presentation

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Stop Light Paragraph Writing

(A Color Coding Method)

Presented By: Andrea Price and

Teya

Henthorn

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WV College and Career Readiness Standards

Presentation

of Knowledge and

Ideas-

ELA.K.33, ELA.K.34

Texts Types and Purposes-

ELA.1.20, ELA.1.21, ELA.1.22, ELA.2.20, ELA.2.21, ELA.2.22, ELA.3.20

,

ELA.3.21

,

ELA.3.22,

Production and Distribution of Writing-

ELA.K.24, ELA.1.24

,

ELA.2.24, ELA.3.23, ELA.3.24

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Most Appropriate-Grades 3-5

Adaptable For Grades K-2

Modified For students With

S

pecial

N

eeds

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This strategy is supported with everyday materials found in your classroom!

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This concept can be embedded into your current lessons across the curriculum!

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Materials:

Poster/Chart Paper

Markers-For Teacher Use

Construction Paper- Red, Yellow, Green

Large Sheets of White/Construction Paper

Glue

Pencils

Colored Pencils, Crayons, Markers (**OPTIONAL**)

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RESEARCH BEHIND THE STRATEGY

Voyager-

Sopris

Learning-Step Up To Writing Strategy (K-12)

Consistent Classroom Use- 50-69% Improvement In Scores Over A Three Year Period

Significant Growth In Reading Comprehension And Writing-Native English And ELL

Improvements In Organization-Use Of Transitions Words And Order Of Sentences

Increased Content Quality-Improved Detail Sentences

Among Highest State Test Scores

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General Classroom

Measurably Boosts Student Writing

Supports Writing Across The Curriculum

Develops Understanding Of

The Revision Process

Provides A Consistent Strategy For Use With Any Type Of Writing

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At-Risk and Special Education

Abstract Concepts Are Made Concrete

May Improve Reading Comprehension

Multi-Sensory

Improves Organization And Planning

Builds Confidence In Struggling

Learners

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Stop Light

Paragraph Writing

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Image found on google images-Pintrest.com

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Topic Sentence-

What is your paragraph about?

For Lesson Plan Ideas on Topic Sentences:

https://the-teacher-next-door.com/my-blog/writing/teaching-paragraph-writing-topic-sentences

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Compare to

the

Boxes In

a Four Square

Topic Sentence

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Yellow-Supporting Details

Big Ideas

Slow Down

Think About What Is Important

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Compare to the Boxes

i

n a Four Square

Big Ideas

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Red Light-

STOP!

Tell Me More

Add Additional Details About The Supporting Details

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Compare to the Boxes In a Four Square

Additional

Details

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Closing Sentence

Go Back

T

o

T

he Topic

S

entence

Say It

In A Different Way

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Compare to the Boxes In a Four Square

Go Back and say it again!

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Step 1-Teach the Paragraph

Always Indent

Start On A New

L

ine

Write

A

Topic

S

entence Add Supporting Sentences Add Detail S

entences

F

or

S

upporting

Sentences

Closing Sentence

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Step-Up-To-Writing Bookmark

For Purchase From the Research-Based Program

THIS FORMAT MAY NOT BE COPIED!!

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Teacher-Created Sample Located on the Step-Up-To-Writing Website

Step_Up_To_Writing_Presentation

Final 2

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Step 2-Model

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Step 3-Practice

Image from:

http

://www.mrsprinceandco.com/2012/03/stoplight-paragraphs.html?m=1

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Use Your Classroom Story

Pass Out Green Strips

Have Students Copy The Topic Sentence

Begin Writing

A

t

T

he End

O

f The Green StripStudents Who Write

L

arger

M

ay

N

eed

M

ore

T

han

O

ne

S

trip

Do Not

W

orry

A

bout

I

ndenting YET!

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Pass Out ONE Yellow Strip At A Time

Have Students

C

opy

The Supporting S

entence/s

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Pass Out Red Strips For Each Supporting Sentence

Students Will “Tell

Y

ou

More” By F

illing

O

ut

E

ach Red Strip

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Pass Out Green Strips

Students Write Closing Sentence On the Second Green Strip

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Step 4-Organize Sentences

Lay Sentence Strips Out

On Tables/Desks

Place Them

I

n Order

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Step 5-Cut Empty

S

pace

O

ff of Each Sentence Strip

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Step 6-Demonstrate

Lay Sentences

O

n

Paper

Teach

S

tudents

T

o IndentTHIS IS A GREAT TIME TO REVISE!!

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Glue Sentences

O

nto

P

aperTrim Sentence

A

t The

E

nd

Of Each LineFinish Sentences O

n

T

he

N

ext

L

ine

M

ake

F

inal

C

opy

F

rom Color-Coded

M

odel

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Step 7-

After Completing Several Class Traffic-Light Paragraphs

Release Responsibility

T

o StudentsStudents Write On The Strips After Brainstorming Ideas-See Graphic Organizer

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Step 8-Fade Strategy

Students Will Become Efficient

Allow Students To Develop At Their Own Pace

Transition To Writing Paper

Use Highlighters To Color Code

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Your Turn-Work As A Team

Your Kit Contains-

Prompt

Glue

Scissors

Color Coded Strips

Pencils

Large Paper

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Let’s Share!

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What We Learned

Easy To

D

ifferentiate

Adaptable For A

ll

L

evels

Over Time

Writing Levels Improve

Students Enjoy

W

riting

Boosts Confidence

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What We Would Change

Adapt For Younger

Use Green, Yellow, and Red Only

Eliminate Second Green

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Use This Strategy In Reverse

Teach Color Coding

Highlight Written Material

Identify Main Ideas, Supporting Sentences, Details, and Closing Sentences

Teach Students To Read For Meaning

Teach Students To Find Important Information

Improve Test-Taking Skills

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Image found on google images-Pintrest.com

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Image found on google images-Pintrest.com

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Image found on google images-Pintrest.com

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Resourceswww.voyagersopris.com/success-stories/corona-norco-usd

Testimonies

http://www.voyagersopris.com/literacy/step-up-to-writing/research-results

Research supporting program

http://www.voyagersopris.com/literacy/step-up-to-writing/try-itFill out a form and receive access to a sample of the curriculum http://www.voyagersopris.com/literacy/step-up-to-writing/overview

Model overview

https

://

www.slideshare.net/sonyaterborg/step-up-to-writing-for-kids

Power Point with detailed explanation of model

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Resources Continuedhttp://www.mrsprinceandco.com/2012/03/stoplight-paragraphs.html?m=1

Blog with detailed explanation and pictures

https://

the-teacher-next-door.com/my-blog/writing/teaching-paragraph-writing-topic-sentences

Blog with links paragraph writing resources