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CONCEPTS Writing Standard 3.2	· Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, post-writing) · Writing as a Product (content, organization, language use) · Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting · Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes
Skills	Recognize that thoughts and talk can be written down in words Generate and share ideas and experiences for a story Draw pictures to support writing Use simple computer writing applications during some of the writing process Participate with peers to comment on and react to each other’s writing Sequence story events for writing Place thoughts, ideas, and talk into the written word Use letter/sound knowledge in attempting to write some words Recognize and begin to use spacing between words when writing Gain increasing control of penmanship Write all letters of the alphabet from teacher copy Communicate personal response to literature through drawing, telling or writing Begin collecting favorite work samples to place in a writing folder Use everyday words in appropriate written context	Begin to use clear and fluent sentences Generate possible ideas for future writing through talking and brainstorming Create written texts for others to read Apply sound/symbol relationships to writing Write messages that move left-to-right and top-to-bottom on the page Show and talk about favorite work with teacher and family Write a story from a picture and tell what is happening Use writing as a tool for learning (self-discovery, reflection, refinement of ideas)	Begin to write correctly in simple sentences Use correct end point punctuation Use correct spelling of some high frequency words Begin to apply basic rules of capitalization Write for a specific purpose and audience	Revisit pictures and writings to add, modify, or revise them Read and reread writing to check correctness Focus on one to two areas to improve writing Use details to make story come alive Understand and use a simple checklist to evaluate elements of writing	Begin to mimic an author’s voice and develop voice in their own writing Use graphic organizers to assist with organizing	Use computer writing applications during some of the writing process Produce narrative writing with a beginning, middle, end	Generate ideas and write on topics in science, social studies, or other subject areas Use researched information and technology to support writing	Compose readable first drafts using appropriate parts of the writing process with attention to planning, drafting, rereading for meaning, and self-correction	Produce a polished work to share with the class Use the writing process to focus on the content and organization of writing	Write all letters of the alphabet from memory Write in a variety of simple genres to satisfy personal, academic, and social needs Organize favorite work samples by genre in a writing folder or portfolio
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS	How do I write what I think and say?	What is a sentence? How do I write so others can read it?	How do I apply rules to my writing?	How can I improve my writing?	How can I use author’s voice in my writing? How can I use a graphic organizer?	How can I use the computer for writing?	How is writing non-fiction different from writing fiction?	How do the steps in the writing process help me to write better?	How do I produce a polished piece?	What genre do I use for my writing?
ASSESSMENT	· Observation · Writing Samples · Student/Teacher Conferences · Rubics · Portfolio
STANDARDS	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2