Writing Learning Targets
Writing 3.1
Exploring the writing process helps to plan and draft a variety of
literary genres
Writing 3.1.a:
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or
book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply
reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g.,
because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and
provide a concluding statement or section.
I can write my opinion, using reasons to explain my belief
using words such as because, and, also.
I can write an opinion paragraph using a topic sentence,
supporting details, and concluding sentence.
Writing 3.1.b
Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated
event or short sequence of events, include details to
describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal
words to signal event order, and provide a sense of
closure.
I can write about an event or series of events using
details and transitions.
I can describe actions, thoughts and feelings and write a
concluding sentence.
Writing 3.1.c
Organize ideas using pictures, graphic organizers, or story
maps
I can organize my writing using pictures, graphic
organizers, or story maps.
Writing 3.1.d
Write simple, descriptive poems
I can write simple, descriptive poems.
Writing 3.1.e
Write with precise nouns, active verbs, and descriptive
adjectives
I can write with nouns, action verbs, and descriptive
adjectives.
Writing 3.1.f
Use knowledge of structure and crafts of various forms of writing
gained through reading and listening to mentor texts
I can listen to stories and write like the author.
Writing 3.1.g
Develop characters both internally (thoughts and
feelings) and externally (physical features,
expressions, clothing)
I can describe a character’s thoughts and feelings and how
they look.
Writing 3.2
Exploring the writing process helps to plan and draft a
variety of simple informational texts
Writing 3.2.a
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they
introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop
points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
I can introduce information using a topic sentence,
supporting details and a conclusion.
Writing 3.2.b
Write letters and "how-to's" (procedures, directions,
recipes) that follow a logical order and appropriate
format
I can write a friendly letter using the 5 parts of a
letter correctly.
I can write a “How- to” using a logical sequence.
Writing 3.2.c
Organize informational texts using main ideas and
specific supporting details
I can introduce information using a topic sentence,
supporting details and a conclusion.
Writing 3.2.d
Organize ideas using a variety of pictures, graphic
organizers or bulleted lists
I can use a graphic organizer to help me write.
Writing 3.2.e
Use relevant details when responding in writing to
questions about texts
Writing 3.2.f
State a focus when responding to a given question, and
use details from text to support a given focus
I can answer a question by using key words from the
question to begin my answer. Then I can use details to
support my answer.
Writing 3.2.g
Apply appropriate transition words to writing
I can use transition words in my writing.
Writing 3.3
Appropriate spelling, capitalization, grammar, and
punctuation are used and applied when writing
3.3.a. Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
3.3.a.i Use collective nouns (e.g. group).
I can use nouns that name groups. (herd, pod, gaggle)
3.3.a.ii Form and use frequently occurring irregular
plural nouns (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, fish).
I can use plural nouns like feet, children, teeth, or
mice.
3.3.a.iii Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself,
ourselves).
I can use pronouns about myself.
3.3.a.iv Form and use the past tense of frequently
occurring irregular verbs
I can use past tense verbs like sat, told, or hid.
3.3.a.v Use adjectives and adverbs, and choose between
them depending on what is to be modified.
I can use both adjectives and adverbs correctly.
3.3.a.vi Apply accurate subject-verb agreement while
writing
I can write my nouns and verbs so that they sound right
in the sentence.
3.3.a.vii Produce, expand, and rearrange complete
simple and compound sentences
I can add details to my sentence to make it
interesting.
3.3.a.vii Vary sentence beginning
I can start my sentences in a variety of ways.
3.3.a.viii Spell high-frequency words correctly
I can spell high-frequency words correctly in my
everyday writing.
3.3.b Demonstrate command of capitalization,
punctuation and spelling when writing
3.3.b.i
Capitalization
I can capitalize proper nouns.
3.3.b.ii-iii
Punctuation
I can use commas correctly in the greeting and closing
of a letter.
I can use apostrophes to form contractions and commonly
used possessives.
3.3biv-v Spelling
I can use correct spelling patterns in my writing.
I can use dictionaries and word lists to check and
correct my spelling.
3.c. Edit and Revise
I can edit and revise my writing with adult support.
3.d. Digital tools
I can use digital tools to create my writing in a
collaborative setting.
Standard 4: Research and Reasoning
1.
a. I can identify and use a variety of resource
materials.
b. I can identify a topic and gather information
to support it.
c. I can use table of contents, headings, diagrams
and
illustrations to find information.
d. I can use a variety of multimedia sources to
answer my
questions.
e. I can use what I know to help me answer a
question or I can find my answers through a resource.
2.
a. I can learn what it means to be fair-minded.
b. I can work with others to research a topic.
c. I can ask meaningful questions on topic.