CurriculumGrade 3English Language Arts

Clear and Organized Writing

Aligned to W.3.4 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

Good writing fits its job. It has a beginning that opens the topic, a middle with details, and an ending that finishes the idea.

Worked example

A thank-you note opens with 'Dear Aunt Rosa,' has a middle thanking her for the gift, and ends with 'Love, Ben.'

Practice questions

  1. Write an opening sentence that fits your topic.
  2. Add a middle sentence with a supporting detail.
  3. Write an ending that closes your idea.

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Escritura Clara y Organizada

Una buena escritura cumple su propósito. Tiene un inicio que abre el tema, un medio con detalles y un final que cierra la idea.

Ejemplo: Una nota de agradecimiento abre con 'Querida tía Rosa', en el medio le agradece por el regalo y termina con 'Con cariño, Ben'.

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