Mini-Lesson Support

Ledes: that ever so important first paragraph


How about teaching voice?

"Voice Lessons: Assembling the AP Dream Team"

(This could also be the focus for a mini-unit.)

Thanks to Teaching Teachers to Teach Writing

Structure of a mini-lesson

  1. Connection: Why are you teaching this lesson? How does this lesson connect to the writers' needs?

  2. Teach: Model, demonstrate, teach the one skill.

  3. Active engagement: Have students quickly give the lesson a try. Eavesdrop or watch them carefully to see if they got it.

  4. Link: Remind them that this lesson isn't just for today but for future use.