The four-square writing method is
useful in teaching writing skills, as well as in the
deconstruction of writing.
Students begin by placing a topic sentence in the center
square. Then, students compose an opening supportive
sentence in the top left square, followed by two supportive
sentences, and capped off by a summary sentence.
Thus, students compose a paragraph, free of the distractions
of superfluous information. It's that simple--each sentence
either correlates to the topic sentence in the middle of the
graphic organizer, or it doesn't. This worksheet is an
excellent tool for keeping students focused.
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