1. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Learning Objective Today, we will group related ideas. CFU What are we going to do today? Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge Circle the places. Underline the people. CFU Students, you already know how to group pictures of things that are related or connected in some way. When we write, we group ideas that are related or connected in some way. Today, we will group related ideas. Name another place. Name another person. Name __________________________

2. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Concept Development The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph 1. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Not examples of related ideas: Example: CFU Which idea would be good to include in the paragraph? Why? In your own words, what are related ideas? Related ideas are ________. A We buy milk. B We eat cereal. We can use a word web to group and connect our ideas when we write. 1 a group of sentences that are all about one idea Breakfast Foods Eggs Bacon Pancakes Carrots are good to eat. Breakfast is my favorite meal. Breakfast Foods 1. There are many different foods we eat for breakfast. 2. We eat eggs. 3. We eat pancakes. 4. We eat bacon. 18 words

3. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Skill Development/Guided Practice The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. Step #1: Read the question. a. Pay attention to the underlined central idea. Step #2: Read one sentence at a time. a. Identify the words that are connected to the central idea. (underline) b. If connected, write the sentence number in the word web. CFU (#2a) How did I/you identify the words in the sentences that are connected to the central idea? (#2b) How did I/you know if I/you should write the sentence number in the word web? I will play in the sand. I will make snowballs. I will go swimming. I will make a snowman. 1. 2. 3. 4. The Beach Your family is going to the beach. What will you do at the beach? I will make a sandcastle.5.

4. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Skill Development/Guided Practice The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. The Beach ____________________________________________ My family is going to the beach. I will play in the sand.I will go swimming. I will make a sandcastle. Step #1: Write a paragraph about the central idea. a. Use the related ideas from the word web. Step #2: Read your paragraph. a. Check that all the sentences are connected to the central idea. The Beach sand swim sand castle CFU (#1a) What did I/you use to find the ideas to write in my/your paragraph? (#2a) How did I/you check that all the sentences in my/your paragraph were related to the central idea?

5. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Importance The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. 1. Grouping related ideas will help you keep your writing focused and organized. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to group related ideas? (pair-share) Why is it important to group related ideas? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why? My Dog, Rooney 1. My family just got a new dog. 2. We named him Rooney. 3. He is brown with white spots. 4. Rooney is a very good dog. 5. He likes to eat a lot. 29 words 2. Grouping related ideas will help you do well on tests. Sample Test Question: 1.Which idea relates to the central idea of My Birthday Party? A I have special soccer shoes. B My favorite color is pink. C My cat has a long tail. D My cake has seven candles.

6. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com They put out fires. They bring you the mail. They drive a special truck. They wear special suits. Firefighters Colin is writing a report on firefighters. Which would be best to include in his report? 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 3. 4. Step #1: Read the question. a. Pay attention to the underlined central idea. Step #2: Read one sentence at a time. a. Identify the words that are connected to the central idea. (underline) b. If connected, write the sentence number in the word web. Closure 1. Group the related ideas below. 2. In your own words, what are related ideas? 3. What did you learn today about grouping related ideas? (pair-share) The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Step #1: Write a paragraph about the central idea. a. Use the related ideas from the word web. Step #2: Read your paragraph. a. Check that all the sentences are connected to the central idea. Firefighters ___________________________________________________________________________ My report on firefighters includes these facts. Theyput out fires.They drive a special truck. They wear special suits to keep them safe.

7. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Independent Practice Name __________________________ The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. We will go to the bird show. We will wash the dog. We will see giraffes. We will see the monkeys. We will see a play. We will see the reptiles 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Your class is going to the zoo. Which things will you do at the zoo? The Zoo 1. 2. 4. 1 snakes and lizards Step #1: Read the question. a. Pay attention to the underlined central idea. Step #2: Read one sentence at a time. a. Identify the words that are connected to the central idea. (underline) b. If connected, write the sentence number in the word web.

8. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Independent Practice The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. The Zoo ____________________________________________ Our class is going to the zoo. We will see the giraffes.We will go to the bird show. We will see the reptiles. We will see the Step #1: Write a paragraph about the central idea. a. Use the related ideas from the word web. Step #2: Read your paragraph. a. Check that all the sentences are connected to the central idea. The Zoo monkeys. giraffes bird show reptiles monkeys

9. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Periodic Review 1 Name __________________________ The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. She will show them the cafeteria. Mrs. Miller will show them the library. She will take them to the garage. She will show them the restrooms. 1. 2. 3. 4. At the School Mrs. Miller is showing her new students where things are at the school. Which things will Mrs. Miller show them? _____________________________________________5. 1. Step #1: Read the question. a. Pay attention to the underlined central idea. Step #2: Read one sentence at a time. a. Identify the words that are connected to the central idea. (underline) b. If connected, write the sentence number in the word web. She will take them to the office. (answers may vary)

10. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Periodic Review 1 The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. At the School ______________________________________________ Mrs. Miller is showing her new students where things Mrs. Miller will show them the library. She will show them the cafeteria.She will show them the She will take them to the office. Step #1: Write a paragraph about the central idea. a. Use the related ideas from the word web. Step #2: Read your paragraph. a. Check that all the sentences are connected to the central idea. At the School are at the school. restrooms. library cafeteria rest rooms office

11. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Periodic Review 2 Name __________________________ The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. Fruits and nuts can be used for food. Water can be used for drinking. Wood from trees can be used in a fireplace. Rocks can be used to build things. Paper and pencils can be made from trees. Wood from trees can build houses. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Max is writing a report on ways people use plants. Which would be best to include in his report? 1 cloth used to make clothes, curtains, etc. 1. 2. 4. 5. 7. Ways that People Use Plants Step #1: Read the question. a. Pay attention to the underlined central idea. Step #2: Read one sentence at a time. a. Identify the words that are connected to the central idea. (underline) b. If connected, write the sentence number in the word web. _____________________________________________Plants can be used to make fabric 1. (answers may vary)

12. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Periodic Review 2 The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. Ways that People Use Plants __________________________________________ People use plants for many different things. Wood from trees can be used in a fireplace. and nuts can be used for food. trees can build houses. made from trees.Plants can be used to make fabric. Step #1: Write a paragraph about the central idea. a. Use the related ideas from the word web. Step #2: Read your paragraph. a. Check that all the sentences are connected to the central idea. Fruits Wood from Paper and pencils can be Ways that People Use Plants houses paper and pencils fireplace food fabric

13. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Periodic Review 3 Name __________________________ The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are words connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. The Goliath frog is the largest frog in the world. The baby frog hatches from the egg. The frog begins as a tiny egg. Unlike toads, frogs have smooth skin. As the frog grows, lungs and legs start to form 1. Baby frogs are born with gills and a tail, but no legs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.Fish lay thousands of eggs. Cara is writing a report on the life cycle of a frog. Which would be best to include in her report? When the frog is grown, the gills and tail disappear. (answers may vary) 8. Life Cycle of a Frog 1 grow http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Themes/frogs/ 1. 3. 4. 5. 8. Step #1: Read the question. a. Pay attention to the underlined central idea. Step #2: Read one sentence at a time. a. Identify the words that are connected to the central idea. (underline) b. If connected, write the sentence number in the word web. _____________________________________________

14. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Periodic Review 3 The central idea tells what all the sentences are about in a paragraph. Related ideas are thoughts connected to the central idea. Group related ideas. Life Cycle of a Frog _____________________________________________ There are several stages in the life cycle of a frog. The frog begins as a tiny egg.The baby frog hatches Baby frogs are born with gills and a tail, As the frog grows, lungs and legs start to form. When the frog is grown, the gills and tail disappear. Step #1: Write a paragraph about the central idea. a. Use the related ideas from the word web. Step #2: Read your paragraph. a. Check that all the sentences are connected to the central idea. Life Cycle of a Frog from the egg. but no legs. egg baby hatches gills and tails grown lungs and legs

15. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Learning Objective :Today, we will group related ideas. Cognitive StrategiesTeaching Strategies ElaborationDemonstration Targeted vocabulary: central idea, related ideas, paragraph, related ideas Language Strategies Vocabulary Words Academic Content central idea, related ideas, paragraph Support Vocabulary Strategy Multiple-Meaning Synonym Definition central idea, paragraph, related ideas Homophone Internal Context Clue Listen, SpeakSimilar Sounds Read Tracked Reading Decoding Rules Write Writing Content Access Strategies Comprehensible Input Cognates Contextual Clues Graphic Organizer Contextualized Definitions Pictures EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies

16. 2 nd Grade Writing Strategies 1.1 (3Q) Group related ideas and maintain a consistent focus. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 All rights reserved Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com Blank Page