| EALR #1: The student writes clearly and effectively. |
1.1 Develop concept and design
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- Communicates meaning with pictures, supported by words.
- Uses drawings that show attention to detail.
- Develops connected ideas with words and pictures.
- Attempts to sequence ideas in logical order.
- Attempts to create a beginning.
- Consistently writes left to right.
- Chooses own topic.
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1.2 Use style appropriate to
audience and purpose
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- Communicates emotion through pictures or words
(voice).
- Strings words together.
- Forms simple sentences.
- Draws and writes to express individual style.
- Uses words correctly.
- Uses repetition and word patterns.
- Writes to tell, using minimal descriptive words.
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1.3 Apply writing conventions
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- Writes word strings.
- Uses end punctuation correctly.
- Attempts use of capitalization.
- Uses sounds to spell words.
- Develops core of correctly spelled words.
- Uses correct manuscript letter formation and legible handwriting.
- Introduce and identify naming words, describing
words, action words (classifying, sorting)
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| EALR #2: The
student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes. |
2.1 Write for different
audiences
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- Writes for self or other personally known
audience.
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2.2 Write for different
purposes
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- Writes for different purposes, including:
- to tell a story or imagine
- to tell about personal experiences
- to explain
- to communicate feelings
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2.3 Write in a variety of forms
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- Authors a variety of modes and genres:
- narrative
- journals
- learning logs
- friendly notes
- pattern poetry
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2.4 Write for career
applications
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| EALR #3:
The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process. |
3.1 Prewrite
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- Brainstorms orally/discuss.
- Observes and uses sensory exploration.
- Draws.
- Uses webs/clusters.
- Uses lists/word bank.
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3.2 Draft
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- Uses sounds to spell words.
- Uses simplified version of beginning, middle and end.
- Forms words and strings words together.
- Forms simple sentences.
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3.3 Revise
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- Adds words or information.
- Oral sharing/response.
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3.4 Edit
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- Corrects errors in spelling and punctuation with assistance.
- Adds missing/necessary words.
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3.5 Publish
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- Selects publishing form (book, poster, brochure, etc.).
- Produces a legible, final product.
- Uses technology when needed.
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| EALR #4: The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of
written work. |
4.1 Assess own strengths and
needs for improvement
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- Identifies own growth in writing over time.
- Identifies qualities of effective writing by exploring the works of
other authors.
- Sets goals for own writing with leader prompting.
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| 4.2
Seek and offer feedback
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- Listens to the writing of peers and responds with comments or
questions related to the meaning.
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