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Many students struggle with the idea of writing a topic sentence. They don't understand how important the topic sentence is to give the reader context. This PowerPoint presentation uses the metaphor of a box to teach students that your topic sentence is like a "box" (main idea) and the details are like the contents. The slides follow the "gradual release of responsibility" model, starting with guided practice. Then each slide features a "turn and talk" with directions for both partners. Finally, the last slide gives them a prompt to write a paragraph.
K-12 Subject:
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45 Minutes
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# of Pages/Slides:
10
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avisteacher
not much else out there like this - thanks for your effort!
May 21, 2013 
wheelerh2
Not as good as I thought it would be.
May 19, 2013
jimcall
Very creative. Thank you.
April 5, 2013
Spwamela
Good introduction to the concept of topic sentences.
March 16, 2013
Michelle Shelton
Great idea!
March 10, 2013
dkulin
good
March 3, 2013
kjanolsen
So creative! I loved the metaphor with the box and the details.....trying it out today in 3rd grade, it fits really well with the core objectives of "introducing the topic", and" developing the topic and details". (I am a literacy coach and present lesson samples in grades k-6.)
Thank You
kjanolsen
Thank You
kjanolsen
February 13, 2013
ashleybray3
Love this concrete example! Would have liked to have a little more introduction to teh concept of the box. But once we got it, the kids were on a roll with it. We even extended this in class! Thanks!
January 17, 2013
pste7064
My students loved this activity!
January 9, 2013
Rosepinder
Thank you, thank you! A great resource for my class.
December 6, 2012
susanjh5
Nice Ideas... this is useful after the concept of main idea is taught... to reinforce students understanding and extend their thinking... thanks
November 14, 2012
CherylLyn
Neat way to teach the concept - Can't wait to use - Thanks!
November 11, 2012
gatestr
Thanks!
October 15, 2012
kimhouston
Very helpful.
September 25, 2012
Dewzer
Looking forward to using this!
August 16, 2012
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