Mini-Lesson Support
Ledes: that ever so important first paragraph
Ledes: that ever so important first paragraph
How about teaching voice?
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
Structure of a mini-lesson
Connection: Why are you teaching this lesson? How does this lesson connect to the writers' needs?
Teach: Model, demonstrate, teach the one skill.
Active engagement: Have students quickly give the lesson a try. Eavesdrop or watch them carefully to see if they got it.
Link: Remind them that this lesson isn't just for today but for future use.