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2. Deconstruction of a Paragraph: Using Outlines     Read the Paragraph
                                                     A second model paragraph
                                                     reviews the target structures and
                                                     vocabulary for the unit.

                                                     Outline
                                                     Students learn the different
                                                     parts of a paragraph and how
                                                     to organize ideas. Filling in the
                                                     outline stimulates recall of key
                                                     information from the reading.

                                                     Sentence Production
                                                     Prompts guide students in writing
                                                     sentences based on information in
                                                     the paragraph and outline.

3. Construction of a Paragraph: Writing a Paragraph

                                                     Write a Paragraph

                                                     This controlled activity enables
                                                     students to write a paragraph
                                                     with the level of support needed
                                                     by learners at this stage of their
                                                     studies.

                                                     Independent Writing

                                                     Topic-based related questions
                                                     and a short sample writing
                                                     passage guide students in writing
                                                     about their own experiences,
                                                     opinions, and feelings.

Read the Outline                        Sentence Production

A new topic is introduced on the        Prompts taken from the outline
main theme of the unit. Students        guide students in writing sentences.
practice organizing texts according to  This is more challenging than the 詮걊st
main ideas with supporting details,     sentence production activity in the
sequential events, or summaries.        deconstruction section.

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