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Writing Genres
W.GN.02.01 1-3 Use steps in the writing process to: uses major story
Core ** write a narrative piece (e.g. elements (setting,
Writing realistic fiction, fantasy) depicting problem/solution) &
Genres major story events, using illustrations events
to match mood, and containing uses illustrations to
setting, problem/solution, and
match mood
sequenced events.
W.GN.02.02 1-3 Imitate poetry using: TYPE OF POEM
grade level appropriate (define/map by district)
poetry: RHYMES & Structure of poetry
(need scoring tool)
ACROSTIC
W.GN.02.03 3rd Produce a magazine feature descriptive language
article around a central idea using an listing in sentences
organization pattern, such as meaningful sequence
description, enumeration, sequence, compare/contrast
or compare/contrast that may include
graphs, diagrams, or charts to graphs
enhance the understanding of central diagrams
and key ideas. charts
W.GN.02.04 3rd Produce and present a research write two research
project; develop two research questions from
questions related to a teacher- teacher-selected topic
selected topic; gather electronic or locate and gather
print resources and organize the information with
information using key ideas with
teacher assistance
teacher assistance.
(electronic/print)
organize information
using key ideas
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Writing Process
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W.PR.02.01 1 In all pieces, students should: Include grammar &
W.PR.02.02 Use prewriting strategies usage items
Core consider audience
W.PR.02.03 determine purpose Graphic Organizers
W.PR.02.04 narrow topic problem/solution
W.PR.02.05 use graphic organizers sequence
2nd Draft
W.PR.02.06 description
Core use styles and patterns from authors compare/contrast
W.PR.02.07 write in 1st and 3rd person as
appropriate to genre
write two paragraphs (main idea,
supporting details, sequential events)
use grade appropriate grammar,
usage, mechanics, spelling that
shows close sequence of sounds
2nd
Revise
Respond orally to others writing.
Identify areas to be revised in their
own writing (reorganization,
additions, deletions, transitions,
purpose and audience).
2nd Edit
Edit using dictionaries and class-
developed checklist (individually and
in groups)
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Personal Style
W.PS.02.01 1-3 Show originality and personal style in Narrative (1st Trimester)
oral, written, and visual message in descriptive language
narrative and informational text. use of imagination
varying sentence
beginnings
Informational (2-3rd Tri)
facts
effective conclusions
Grammar & Usage
W.GR.02.01 In all writing, correctly use: Writing rubric
Core 1-3 complete and complex sentences
1-3 nouns and verbs
1-3 commas (in letters, series, & dates)
1-3 contractions
Math colons to denote time
1-3 capitalization of proper nouns
Spelling
W.SP.02.01 1-3 Spell frequently encountered two- Find in SLA
Core syllable words including common
prefixes and suffixes.
prefix/suffix list: re, un, dis, ly
W.SP.02.02 1-3 Spell words using: Find in SLA:
structural cues (letter/sound, rimes) Long/short vowels,
environmental sources con. Digraphs,
word wall irregular vowels, onset,
word lists rimes, word chunks,
word families, wh/ph,
irregular vowels (ei, ie,
ea, ue)
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Handwriting
W.HW.02.01 2nd Write upper and lower case Assess on fluency and
manuscript letters. legibility (manuscript
only)
Begin to write the cursive alphabet. Practice reading in
cursive
Writing Attitude
W.AT.02.01 2nd Be enthusiastic about writing and
learning to write.
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