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CONCEPTS Writing Standard 3.2	· Grammar · Writing Process · Mechanics · Spelling · Genre						· Test Taking Strategies · Spelling	· Grammar · Writing Process · Mechanics · Spelling · Genre
SKILLS	Identify sentences and parts of sentences Identify declarative and interrogative sentences Understand synonyms as replacement words Combine parts of sentences Write a message utilizing the 5 steps of the writing process Learn and utilize new spelling words Handwriting: Review letter formation for manuscript	Identify singular, plural and possessive nouns Write with nouns Utilize compound words Alphabetize by first letter Find words in a dictionary Write a description using the writing process	Identify and write verbs Add –s and –ed for subject/verb agreement Understand prefixes re- and un- Recognize parts of a story Write a story utilizing the writing process	Identify adjectives that tell how many, what kind, and compare Understand suffixes –ful and –less Write with adjectives Listen for rhyming words and create rhymes Write a poem utilizing the writing process Handwriting: Introduce letter formations for cursive	Identify capitalization rules for proper nouns Identify and write with pronouns Use context clues to select correct homophone Choose to write an invitation, friendly letter, thank-you letter, or postcard utilizing the writing process Address an envelope	Identify and use verbs correctly Write with verbs Identify, form, and write contractions Find and write main idea and details	Express responses to literature through open-ended questions Use writer’s checklist to verify written work product Take practice tests	Identify and write with adverbs Understand antonyms as opposites Write a description using sensory language following the writing process	Know four kinds of sentences and appropriate punctuation Combine sentences Change sentence meaning with word order Use research tools to write a report
ESSENTIAL QUES-TIONS	How can the 5 steps in the writing process help me learn to write and spell correctly?	How do I use a dictionary?	How do prefixes change the meaning of a word?	How do poems express feelings and rhythm?	How do capital letters help me understand the importance of words?	Why are main idea and details important?	How does practice help me prepare for tests? How can I evaluate my own writing and spelling?	How can using my senses help me write a description?	What sources can I use to find factual information?
ASSESS-MENT	Observation Conferencing Performance Tasks Self-Assessments Checklists/Rubrics Criterion Based Tests Writing Portfolio