Paragraph Punch - Online Edition
Takes students through the process of writing a paragraph – on the web!
Students learn how to write a basic paragraph from any computer with an Internet connection. They develop an idea, and write a topic sentence, body, and conclusion.
Steps include pre-writing, writing, organizing, revising, rewriting, and publishing. Personalized tips and explanations assist students throughout the program.
An online portfolio allows teachers to monitor their students' progress from anywhere, 24/7.
Designed for students in grades 5 through 10 (ages 10 and up), the software can also be used by English language learners and adult students.
"My students have achieved wonderful
results with Paragraph Punch."
-- Marie D. Durand Elementary School,
Vineland, NJ
Curriculum
Paragraph Punch, Skill Levels 5 - 10
The program contains 15 writing topics and 1,548 help prompts to guide students through each step in the writing process.
Contextual help and feedback engage students of all ages.
All student work is stored securely in a teacher-friendly online portfolio
Students will...
Use pre-writing strategies for different writing tasks.
Write clear descriptive sentences.
Focus writing on a central idea or topic.
Use supporting ideas, detail, and facts to develop and elaborate on a topic.
Proofread to correct conventional errors in mechanics, usage, and punctuation.