Starter Paragraph Punch ® Online
Helps students learn different ways to write a basic paragraph online! Immediate feedback, built-in tracking. FREE DEMO.
Designed for students in grades 3 through and 5 (ages 8 and up), the software can also be used by English language learners and adult students.
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.
The program contains 16 writing topics to guide students through each step in the writing process.
Contextual help and feedback engage students of all ages.
Instructors may view student writing, in real-time, with an easy-to-use monitoring tool.
Inspires Enthusiasm
A structured and supportive environment that lets all learners experience success.
Enhances Interaction
Instructors can quickly discover individual areas of concern and be able do something about them.
Streamlines Learning
Built-in explanations and immediate feedback help students overcome obstacles while they work.
Automatic Tracking
Teachers can monitor pupil progress and work through an easy-to-use management.
Concepts Covered
Designed for English language learners and older students, as well as pupils in upper elementary and secondary grades.
Self-paced and self-advancing; moves students ahead as they demonstrate readiness.
Pupils receive immediate, personal help throughout.
Teachers can monitor pupils’ progress and time-on-task through an easy-to-use online portfolio.
Covers U.S. grade equivalent levels 3.0 through 5.0
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Contains 16 writing topics and 1,628 help prompts.
Students will…
- Use pre-writing strategies for different writing tasks.
- Write clear descriptive sentences.
- Focus writing on a central idea or topic.
- Use devices to develop relationships among ideas.
- Use supporting ideas and facts to develop and elaborate on a topic.
- Use an effective organizational pattern.
- Analyze and revise a draft to further develop a piece of writing.
Additional Resources
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Student Tracking and Management
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Starter Paragraph Punch® Demo
Full-working sample, no login required. Works with all major browsers. Best viewed on a laptop, desktop, tablet.
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Purchasing Options
Starting at $35 for 3 months access, plus free tracking. Backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. Buy online to start immediately.
Pricing from $7 to $10 per user for 30 or more students. See school price list. Learn about pilots. Get a quote.