Description
In this module, we practice using transition words, phrases, and sentences to logically connect ideas within and between paragraphs. This one-week mini-unit consists of three engaging instructional videos, a daily bellwork routine, practice activities, and a quiz.
Writing Lab Modules are designed as a way to teach specific writing and revision strategies that can be put to use immediately in students’ writing. Many of these concepts don’t have right or wrong answers, but there are some revision rules-of-thumb that the students can benefit from. While these units cover Common Core concepts, the focus is more practical—it’s not about covering bases, checking boxes, or cramming for state tests; it’s about helping students improve their writing.
The Writing Lab curriculum can be used in a traditional classroom setting, but it is also well-suited for a FLIPPED CLASSROOM or a 1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY SETTING in which students could watch the instructional video outside of class and then come prepared to ask questions about the bellwork practice pieces.
THIS UNIT'S TOPIC:
This unit focuses on transitions. We practice strategies for using effective, logical transitions without relying on the cookie cutters (like "First," "Next," and "Finally,").
INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT:
* 3 instructional videos that introduce new concepts and teach revision strategies with examples
* 4 days of bellwork activities in a PowerPoint file with built-in key and answer explanations
* A unit quiz with answer key
* 1 practice quiz
* 1 group practice activity
* 1 "cheat sheet" student handout
* A printable version of the daily bellwork for students who missed a day (or for students who need a physical copy)
* Font files for the PowerPoint and for customizing printed materials
For those of you familiar with my TEN-MINUTE GRAMMAR Units, this Writing Lab series is intended as a next level and continuation. New units will be released on a regular basis over the next year until the full curriculum is finished.
CHECK OUT THE OTHER UNITS IN THE WRITING LAB CURRICULUM:
WORD CHOICE BUNDLE:
Reducing Be Verbs
Eliminating Lame WordsAvoiding Word RepetitionVague Pronouns
Inflated Vocabulary
Weakening Statements
Using Word Connotations
Responding to Writing Prompts
Writing Thesis Statements
Improving Thesis Statements ONE
Improving Thesis Statements TWO
Effective Introductions: Creating Context
Effective Introductions: Attention Grabbers
Body Paragraph Structure
Transitions and Connections
Irrelevant and Redundant Ideas
Conclusion Paragraphs
These are hot off the press, so if there is an error somewhere, please let me know and I'll get it fixed right away. I'm excited to hear your feedback. Please leave a review!
Enjoy!
Created by Arik Durfee
Writing Lab Modules are designed as a way to teach specific writing and revision strategies that can be put to use immediately in students’ writing. Many of these concepts don’t have right or wrong answers, but there are some revision rules-of-thumb that the students can benefit from. While these units cover Common Core concepts, the focus is more practical—it’s not about covering bases, checking boxes, or cramming for state tests; it’s about helping students improve their writing.
The Writing Lab curriculum can be used in a traditional classroom setting, but it is also well-suited for a FLIPPED CLASSROOM or a 1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY SETTING in which students could watch the instructional video outside of class and then come prepared to ask questions about the bellwork practice pieces.
THIS UNIT'S TOPIC:
This unit focuses on transitions. We practice strategies for using effective, logical transitions without relying on the cookie cutters (like "First," "Next," and "Finally,").
INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT:
* 3 instructional videos that introduce new concepts and teach revision strategies with examples
* 4 days of bellwork activities in a PowerPoint file with built-in key and answer explanations
* A unit quiz with answer key
* 1 practice quiz
* 1 group practice activity
* 1 "cheat sheet" student handout
* A printable version of the daily bellwork for students who missed a day (or for students who need a physical copy)
* Font files for the PowerPoint and for customizing printed materials
For those of you familiar with my TEN-MINUTE GRAMMAR Units, this Writing Lab series is intended as a next level and continuation. New units will be released on a regular basis over the next year until the full curriculum is finished.
CHECK OUT THE OTHER UNITS IN THE WRITING LAB CURRICULUM:
WORD CHOICE BUNDLE:
Reducing Be Verbs
Eliminating Lame WordsAvoiding Word RepetitionVague Pronouns
Inflated Vocabulary
Weakening Statements
Using Word Connotations
Responding to Writing Prompts
Writing Thesis Statements
Improving Thesis Statements ONE
Improving Thesis Statements TWO
Effective Introductions: Creating Context
Effective Introductions: Attention Grabbers
Body Paragraph Structure
Transitions and Connections
Irrelevant and Redundant Ideas
Conclusion Paragraphs
These are hot off the press, so if there is an error somewhere, please let me know and I'll get it fixed right away. I'm excited to hear your feedback. Please leave a review!
Enjoy!
Created by Arik Durfee
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Description
In this module, we practice using transition words, phrases, and sentences to logically connect ideas within and between paragraphs. This one-week mini-unit consists of three engaging instructional videos, a daily bellwork routine, practice activities, and a quiz.
Writing Lab Modules are designed as a way to teach specific writing and revision strategies that can be put to use immediately in students’ writing. Many of these concepts don’t have right or wrong answers, but there are some revision rules-of-thumb that the students can benefit from. While these units cover Common Core concepts, the focus is more practical—it’s not about covering bases, checking boxes, or cramming for state tests; it’s about helping students improve their writing.
The Writing Lab curriculum can be used in a traditional classroom setting, but it is also well-suited for a FLIPPED CLASSROOM or a 1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY SETTING in which students could watch the instructional video outside of class and then come prepared to ask questions about the bellwork practice pieces.
THIS UNIT'S TOPIC:
This unit focuses on transitions. We practice strategies for using effective, logical transitions without relying on the cookie cutters (like "First," "Next," and "Finally,").
INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT:
* 3 instructional videos that introduce new concepts and teach revision strategies with examples
* 4 days of bellwork activities in a PowerPoint file with built-in key and answer explanations
* A unit quiz with answer key
* 1 practice quiz
* 1 group practice activity
* 1 "cheat sheet" student handout
* A printable version of the daily bellwork for students who missed a day (or for students who need a physical copy)
* Font files for the PowerPoint and for customizing printed materials
For those of you familiar with my TEN-MINUTE GRAMMAR Units, this Writing Lab series is intended as a next level and continuation. New units will be released on a regular basis over the next year until the full curriculum is finished.
CHECK OUT THE OTHER UNITS IN THE WRITING LAB CURRICULUM:
WORD CHOICE BUNDLE:
Reducing Be Verbs
Eliminating Lame WordsAvoiding Word RepetitionVague Pronouns
Inflated Vocabulary
Weakening Statements
Using Word Connotations
Responding to Writing Prompts
Writing Thesis Statements
Improving Thesis Statements ONE
Improving Thesis Statements TWO
Effective Introductions: Creating Context
Effective Introductions: Attention Grabbers
Body Paragraph Structure
Transitions and Connections
Irrelevant and Redundant Ideas
Conclusion Paragraphs
These are hot off the press, so if there is an error somewhere, please let me know and I'll get it fixed right away. I'm excited to hear your feedback. Please leave a review!
Enjoy!
Created by Arik Durfee
Writing Lab Modules are designed as a way to teach specific writing and revision strategies that can be put to use immediately in students’ writing. Many of these concepts don’t have right or wrong answers, but there are some revision rules-of-thumb that the students can benefit from. While these units cover Common Core concepts, the focus is more practical—it’s not about covering bases, checking boxes, or cramming for state tests; it’s about helping students improve their writing.
The Writing Lab curriculum can be used in a traditional classroom setting, but it is also well-suited for a FLIPPED CLASSROOM or a 1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY SETTING in which students could watch the instructional video outside of class and then come prepared to ask questions about the bellwork practice pieces.
THIS UNIT'S TOPIC:
This unit focuses on transitions. We practice strategies for using effective, logical transitions without relying on the cookie cutters (like "First," "Next," and "Finally,").
INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT:
* 3 instructional videos that introduce new concepts and teach revision strategies with examples
* 4 days of bellwork activities in a PowerPoint file with built-in key and answer explanations
* A unit quiz with answer key
* 1 practice quiz
* 1 group practice activity
* 1 "cheat sheet" student handout
* A printable version of the daily bellwork for students who missed a day (or for students who need a physical copy)
* Font files for the PowerPoint and for customizing printed materials
For those of you familiar with my TEN-MINUTE GRAMMAR Units, this Writing Lab series is intended as a next level and continuation. New units will be released on a regular basis over the next year until the full curriculum is finished.
CHECK OUT THE OTHER UNITS IN THE WRITING LAB CURRICULUM:
WORD CHOICE BUNDLE:
Reducing Be Verbs
Eliminating Lame WordsAvoiding Word RepetitionVague Pronouns
Inflated Vocabulary
Weakening Statements
Using Word Connotations
Responding to Writing Prompts
Writing Thesis Statements
Improving Thesis Statements ONE
Improving Thesis Statements TWO
Effective Introductions: Creating Context
Effective Introductions: Attention Grabbers
Body Paragraph Structure
Transitions and Connections
Irrelevant and Redundant Ideas
Conclusion Paragraphs
These are hot off the press, so if there is an error somewhere, please let me know and I'll get it fixed right away. I'm excited to hear your feedback. Please leave a review!
Enjoy!
Created by Arik Durfee
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Thank you so much for all your hard work. This made my life as a teacher easier! It was very well organized and easy to implement.
I appreciate the videos and activities in this source. My students walked away with a great understanding of the use of transitions. Thank you!
Great resource! It was super helpful! Thank you so much!
This is a great resource! Thank you!
Solid resource!
Excellent, just like all his other products!
I love these modules, but I would also like a handout that reinforces the strategies you cover in the video. It's nice to have a clear master copy that I can have students use to reference as we continue building on their writing.
I use these everyday
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