SECOND GRADE Text Types and Purposes:
Narrative Writing Writes a detailed narrative that includes actions, thoughts and feelings Uses transitional words to sequence a narrative Writes a lead that hooks the reader Writes an ending that provides a sense of closure
Opinion/Persuasive Writing
Information Writing
Conventions in Daily Writing Produces simple and compound sentences Uses capitalization (beginning of sentences, I, and names) Uses ending punctuation correctly Spells grade level high frequency words correctly Uses spelling patterns
Revising and Editing - With guidance, strengthens writing by revising and editing
THIRD GRADE Text Types and Purposes:
Narrative Writing Develops a narrative that uses dialogue, actions, thoughts, and feelings Writes the events of a narrative in sequence using transition words Writes a lead that hooks the reader Writes an ending that provides a sense of closure
Opinion/Persuasive Writing
Information Writing Uses facts, definitions, and details to teach about a topic Uses linking words and phrases to connect ideas within subtopics Writes a concluding statement or section
Conventions in Daily Writing Uses appropriate capitalization (proper nouns and titles) Uses punctuation correctly Spells grade level high frequency words correctly Applies a variety of spelling patterns
Production and Distribution With guidance, strengthens writing by revising and editing With guidance, uses technology to publish and interact with others
FOURTH GRADE Text Types and Purposes Writes narratives using effective techniques, description, and clear event sequences Writes opinion pieces supporting a point of view with reasons and information Writes informative texts, researching when needed, to convey ideas clearly
Conventions in Daily Writing Produces complex sentences with correct grammar Uses correct capitalization Uses punctuation appropriately Spells grade-appropriate words correctly
Production and Distribution Uses the writing process (plan, draft, revise, edit, publish) Uses technology to assist with writing
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