Expect idea development in every writing stage

Push early writers beyond 1-2 simple sentences.

Compare a paragraph to a table top and its supporting legs.

This same concept can be taught at any grade level—just use different anchor papers.

PDF | 1 Table | 4 Tables
Canva | 1 Table | 4 Tables

Teach students to develop paragraphs—using colorful sentences, table legs, and graphic organizers.

Demonstrate elaboration with color.

Colorful Paragraphs

Introduce different types of supporting details.

Define or describe nouns with appositives.