Level 2: Paragraph Writing - Suggested Ages: 12-16
Paragraph Writing is suggested for ages 12-16. It is usually started at the eighth grade level, but can begin as early as seventh grade or as late as ninth or tenth grade. It can also be formatted for 1 or 2 years of English curriculum, especially beginning in middle school. Keep in mind, this course is preparing your student or students for high school level essay writing.
Lesson plans formatted in an easy-to-follow system
- Begins with steps to writing the basic paragraph
- Improves sentence structure with basic grammar and figures of speech
- Teaches different styles and techniques each week
- Teaches the organizational process of brainstorming, outlining, rough draft and editing.
- Progresses to writing two-, three-, and four-paragraph papers
- Introduces the five-paragraph formal essay
- Creative poetry writing
- Guidelines, checklists and correct structure
- 30 lessons with lesson plans for either a one- or two-year format
Sample Lesson Plans
For a detailed scope and sequence: Syllabus
This level is designed for the student who can write a single paragraph, can follow directions and is beginning to work independently. It teaches how to move from simple paragraph composition to quality multiple paragraph writing. More structure and mechanical requirements 
are introduced and encouraged, to develop more complex paragraphs, using the writing process.
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A few of the included concepts I’m glad for: grammar, poetry, and outlining. These are areas where our Language Arts has not been very systematic, up to this point. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the helpful writing checklists, that you build upon with your students as you progress through the lessons.Home Sweet Home(school)