Paragraph-A-Week (PAW)
What is PAW? Paragraph
a week is a weekly assignment that fourth grade students will
complete. The assignment will be given out each Monday, and is due back
to class on Friday.
What will I be writing? PAW assignments will be about all different things! You may write a news article, a narrative, an explanation, etc.
What do I have to do? You
will have to complete the brainstorm page, and write a detailed
paragraph about the topic on lined paper. You may type the paragraph
and print it if you would like (this is not required, though).
Is this graded? Yes,
your PAW will be graded using the rubric that is attached to your
packet each week. It will be graded out of 30 points, as seen on the
rubric.
Can I do this in class? The
PAW has to be completed at home. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of
each week, we will be working on a few activities that go along with the
PAW each week. As you brainstorm and write at home, it will be helpful
to use some of the information and suggestions we practice in class.