·         Step Up To Writing: paragraph organization

-recount

-narrative

-expository

·         Six Traits of Writing

·         Daily Language Review (DLR)

·         Scientific Investigative Process

Throughout the year students will be engaging in authentic written tasks for a variety of purposes:  story-telling (narratives), recounts, friendly letters, and science reflections, story-telling (narratives). Our goal is to help students become well-organized, powerful, and independent writers able to communicate their thoughts and ideas in a clear and meaningful way.

We will help the children understand and use the Writing Process:

1.     Pre-write: brainstorm, picture, list, outline

2.     Draft: sloppy copy with unedited spelling

3.     Revise: make changes as needed to make their  work sound better

4.     Edit: correct spelling/punctuation with teacher guidance

5.     Publish: final copies