Fifth Grade |
(5LA_D2005-35)prewrite to generate ideas for self-selected writing |
(5LA_D2005-36)write ideas in story form with attention to beginning, sequence, main ideas, supporting details, characters, point of view, conflict and closing/clincher sentence |
(5LA_D2005-38)use transitions between ideas and paragraphs |
(5LA_D2005-39)revise writing to improve fluency, content (descriptive words and phrases), organization and style, to match purposes with audience |
(5LA_D2005-40)expand or reduce sentences by adding or deleting modifiers, phrases or combining sentences |
(5LA_D2005-41)edit for punctuation, spelling, fragments and run-on sentences |
(5LA_D2005-43)write an informational piece that is organized, uses appropriate facts and details, draws from a variety of resources and reflects the intended audience |
(5LA_G2005-67)use the media center and available technology as sources of information and pleasure |
Sixth Grade |
(6LA_E2005-34)prewrite, draft, revise and edit writing to improve fluency, content, organization and style (writing process) |
(6LA_E2005-35)edit for spelling, fragments and run-on sentences |
(6LA_E2005-37)use writing handbooks, grammar check and references to edit usage and mechanics |
(6LA_E2005-38)develop a clear topic with examples and details |
(6LA_E2005-39)use transitions between ideas and paragraphs |
6LA_E2005-41)write stories with setting, characters and plot which engage the reader |
(6LA_E2005-44)write, combine and vary sentences to match purpose and audience |
(6LA_E2005-45)use available technology to assist in writing |
Seventh Grade |
(7LA_E2005-38)prewrite, draft, revise and edit writing to improve fluency, content, organization and style (writing process) |
(7LA_E2005-39)edit for spelling, fragments and run-on sentences |
(7LA_E2005-40)produce writing (narrative, multi-paragraph, expository, persuasive and technical) that establishes an organizational structure appropriate to purpose, audience, context and type of composition |
(7LA_E2005-41)use writing handbooks, grammar check and references to edit usage and mechanics |
(7LA_E2005-42)develop a clear topic with examples and details |
(7LA_E2005-43)use transitions between ideas and paragraphs |
(7LA_E2005-48)write, combine and vary sentences to match purpose and audience |
(7LA_E2005-50)use available technology to assist in writing |
(7LA_H2005-66)locate books and media in media center |
Eighth Grade |
(8LA_E2005-25)prewrite, draft, revise and edit writing to improve fluency, content, organization and style (writing process) |
(8LA_E2005-26)edit for spelling, fragments and run-on sentences |
(8LA_E2005-27)produce writing (multi-paragraph, expository, persuasive and technical) that establishes an organizational structure appropriate to purpose, audience, content and type of composition |
(8LA_E2005-28)use writing handbooks, grammar check and references to edit usage and mechanics |
(8LA_E2005-30)develop a central idea with examples, illustrations, facts and details |
(8LA_E2005-31)write logical and effective transitions between ideas and paragraphs |
(8LA_E2005-32)document sources of quotations, ideas and facts |
(8LA_E2005-33)incorporate reference quotations and citations into written text while maintaining the flow of ideas through the use of synthesizing information and summarizing to avoid plagiarism |
(8LA_E2005-34)establish voice through tone, word choice, rhetorical devices and literary devices |
(8LA_E2005-35)write, combine and vary sentences to match purpose and audience |
(8LA_E2005-36)use available technology to assist in writing |