Writing

HAMBURGER MODEL- basic paragraph model to help students write a developed paragraph from beginning to end.

Top Bun-Topic Sentence

Middle Part-Detail 1/Explaining 1-Detail 2/Explaining 2-Detail 3/Explaining 3

Bottom Bun-Closing Sentence

RACER- this acronym helps students respond to reading through writing

We will begin the year writing paragraphs and move into a 5-paragraph essay.

Your child is expected to sit and write a paragraph of at least 6-8 sentences, that's consistent, on topic, and with developed sentence structure.... BY THEMSELVES AND WHEN PROMPTED!