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Be the Expert Writing Activity

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With the help of a prewriting activity, scholars reserach a topic and compose an expository essay to show what they know about a topic of their choice. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Direct pupils to paste their worksheets into their interactive writing journal or binder to keep papers organized 
  • Display the second page as writers' final draft
  • Visit the library or schedule time on mobile learning devices for learners to browse and choose a report topic
Classroom Considerations
  • The worksheet is the final resource in a series of seven created to a fill a substitute's daily lesson plan in a fifth grade classroom 
  • Requires copies—two pages or one, front and back
Pros
  • Worksheets offer a clear, well organized design 
  • Provides adequate space for pupils to write directly on the page 
  • Encourages curiosity and inspires a joy of writing 
Cons
  • None
Common Core