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What is a predicate adjective?
A predicate adjective is an adjective that comes after a linking verb and modifies or describes the subject of the sentence. Linking verbs connect the subject to more information about the subject, often in the form of an adjective. For example: In this sentence, “cake” is the subject. “Tastes” is the linking verb, and “sweet” […]
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Opinion Writing Prompts for Gradual Release
Here are some opinion writing prompts tailored to each phase of the gradual release instructional model. I Do (Teacher Modeling): Should students have a dress code? This is a topic the teacher can model writing a persuasive opinion essay about in front of students. It relates to school rules they understand. To begin, the teacher […]
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Mastering Opinion Writing: A Guide to Teaching with the Gradual Release Model
The Gradual Release Model is a teaching framework that helps students develop their skills in Opinion Writing by gradually transitioning from teacher-directed instruction to independent practice. The gradual release instructional model provides many benefits for developing strong writers. By moving through the stages of teacher modeling, collaborative writing, and finally independent writing, it builds a […]
