UNIT PROJECT ON HEALTHY LIVING Paragraph writing:

Before writing have students brainstorm their ideas on paper. Then have them choose 3 or 4 word/ideas that are related. Using these ideas create an outline and then sentences using the key words in the outline.

Sample brainstorm: topic –leisure activity (swimming): related words are bolded.

 

water        exercise	pool    afterwards	friends lessons
stronger	energy and confidence	cost

 

 

Sample Outline:

Topic sentence: leisure activity (swimming)

Idea word 1relaxing

Idea word 2 afterwards

Idea word 3 stronger

Idea word 4 energy and confidence

Concluding sentence: leisure activity (swimming)

 

Sample Sentences Suggestions:

My favorite activity/sport, etc. is _. Doing this activity is        so I      .

I feel       .

It makes me        too. Also, I have, get, etc.                                          

It is       to do this activity.

 

 

Sample Final Paragraph:

My favorite leisure activity is swimming. Being in the water is relaxing so I try to go to the pool twice a week.  I feel great afterwards.  It makes me stronger too. Also, I have more energy and self- confidence. I love swimming.

 

 

These documents are revised and adapted for students use by Genevieve BALDERSTON

Taken from TERMINALES CURRICULUM TEACHER'S GUIDE.