Writing
Trimester 1: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
-establish a setting
-introduce a narrator and/or characters
-events are organized in sequence
-use of dialogue
-event(s) is clearly described
-shows the response of characters to the event(s)
-uses transitional words/phrases and clauses
-uses sensory details
-provides conclusion to events
-introduce a narrator and/or characters
-events are organized in sequence
-use of dialogue
-event(s) is clearly described
-shows the response of characters to the event(s)
-uses transitional words/phrases and clauses
-uses sensory details
-provides conclusion to events
Trimester 2: Write informative and explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
-introduce a clear topic
-provide general observation and focus
-group related information logically
-uses non-fiction features to aid comprehension
-develop topic using supporting and accurate information
-link ideas using words, phrases, and clauses
-uses clear language and topic specific vocabulary
-provides concluding statement
-provide general observation and focus
-group related information logically
-uses non-fiction features to aid comprehension
-develop topic using supporting and accurate information
-link ideas using words, phrases, and clauses
-uses clear language and topic specific vocabulary
-provides concluding statement
Trimester 3: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
-introduce a clear topic
-state an opinion
-organized structure (ideas logically grouped to support purpose)
-reasons supported by facts and details
-link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses
-provide concluding statement
-state an opinion
-organized structure (ideas logically grouped to support purpose)
-reasons supported by facts and details
-link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses
-provide concluding statement