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CONCEPTS Writing Standard 3.2	· Process · Product · Mechanics, Spelling, Handwriting · Forms
SKILLS	Write first name Engage in modeled, shared, and interactive writing Draw pictures to tell a story Spell own name Gain increasing control of penmanship including pencil grip, paper position, and beginning strokes, tracking top to bottom, left to right Write some letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase) Use inventive spelling			Write first and last name Draw pictures to tell a story which shows the sequence of a story and other things Label drawings and write some words using inventive spelling Identify a telling and asking sentence Dictate stories for others to write Use letter/sound knowledge in attempting to write some words Write all letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase) Begin collecting favorite work samples to place in a writing folder				Begin to use clear and fluent sentences. Use simple computer writing applications during some of the writing process Place thoughts, ideas, and talk into written word Recognize and begin to use spacing between words when writing
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS	How do I write and spell my name? How can my drawings help me to tell a story? How do I hold my pencil and position my paper when I write? How do I spell words?			How do I write my first and last name? How can I draw pictures to tell a story in sequence? What is the difference between a telling and asking sentence? How do you write the letters of the alphabet? How can I create a story with the help of my teacher? How can I label a picture I draw?				How do I write a sentence? How do I write and create a story?
ASSESS-MENT	Student Writing Samples Writing Portfolio