Aspen Wolfe

ED 441
Organization: Outline 3

Grade Level: 9th thru 12th grade

Type of Writing: Narrative or Expository

Mentor Text: “Meanwhile” by Jules Feiffer

Materials:

-piece of writing with strong organization

-whiteboard

-one piece of writing per student (their own work)

-transition chart handout

-overhead projector/screen

Procedures:

1. Put a piece of writing on the overhead that has strong organization.

2. With the students, identify the transitional words and phrases and list them on the board.
3. Organize the words and phrases into various categories using the chart given.
4. Ask the students to select a piece of their own writing and look for places where they could
add transitional phrases to strengthen organization.
5. Allow them time to rewrite their work as necessary.
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Organization: Outline 3

Transition Chart

Paper Title: _____________________________________________

Location Compare or Contrast Show Time Conclude or

Summarize
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Organization: Outline 3