Writing Expectations in the K-2Nd Grade Classroom

Writing Expectations in the K-2nd Grade Classroom

Where are we going? By the end of the year

Opinion Writing –W1

Kindergarten:

Students will:

Ø  Write at least three sentences on topic

Ø  Include a clear opinion and reasons for the opinion

Ø  Use capital letters for beginning of sentences and correct ending punctuation

Ø  Use correct spacing for letters and words

Ø  Use phonetic spelling

Ø  Spell known sight words correctly

1st Grade

Students will:

Ø  Write a paragraph including 5-8 sentences

Ø  Include sentences which provide an opening, supporting details, and closure

Ø  Use different types of sentences including compound sentences with correct punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and subject verb agreement

Ø  Use correct spelling for CVC, CVCe, CCVCC words and known sight words

Ø  Know who the audience and purpose is for writing

Ø  Include a picture that matches writing

Ø  Include a title

Ø  Use transition words

2nd Grade

Students will:

Ø  Write multiple paragraphs (3-5) which contain 3 or more sentences on topic.

Ø  State two or more reasons to support topic

Ø  Use schema and text resources to support reasons

Ø  Include an introduction and conclusion

Ø  Draw a conclusion which ties reasons together in a closing statement

Ø  Use 2nd grade conventions for grammar capitalization, punctuation, spelling – sight words and EDL words should be spelled correctly

Ø  Handwriting should be legible

Informational Writing – W2

Kindergarten:

Students will:

Ø  Write at least 3 to 5 sentences on an informational topic in a beginning paragraph format

Ø  Include facts to support the informational topic

Ø  Use capital letters for beginning of sentences and correct ending punctuation

Ø  Use subject verb agreement in sentences

Ø  Use correct spacing for letters and words

Ø  Use phonetic spelling

Ø  Spell known sight words correctly

Ø  Incorporate vocabulary relevant to informational topic (content vocabulary)

1st Grade

Students will:

Ø  Write at least 5 to 8 sentences on an informational topic

Ø  Include sentences which provide a topic, supporting facts (at least 3), and closure

Ø  Use different types of sentences including compound sentences with correct punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and subject verb agreement

Ø  Use correct spelling for CVC, CVCe, CCVCC words and known sight words

Ø  Use phonetic spelling for unknown words

Ø  Include a picture that matches writing

Ø  Include a title

Ø  Use transition words

2nd Grade

Students will:

Ø  Write multiple paragraphs (3-5) which contain 3 or more sentences on an informational topic.

Ø  State two or more facts or definitions to support topic

Ø  Use schema and text resources to confirm facts and definitions –dictionaries, thesaurus, Internet

Ø  Include an introduction and conclusion

Ø  Draw a conclusion which ties topic together in a closing statement

Ø  Use 2nd grade conventions for grammar capitalization, punctuation, spelling – sight words and EDL words should be spelled correctly

Ø  Use legible handwriting

Ø  Revise and edit to improve writing (CUPS and Writer’s EYE)

Narrative Writing – W3

Kindergarten:

Students will:

Ø  Write at least 3 to 5 sentences on a narrative topic

Ø  Include a beginning, middle, and end

Ø  Include story elements- characters and setting

Ø  Use capital letters for beginning of sentences and correct ending punctuation

Ø  Use subject verb agreement in sentences

Ø  Use correct spacing for letters and words

Ø  Use phonetic spelling

Ø  Spell known sight words correctly

Ø  Include a picture that goes with writing

1st Grade

Students will:

Ø  Write at least 7 to 10 sentences on a narrative topic

Ø  Include beginning, middle, and end

Ø  Include story elements

Ø  Use different types of sentences including compound sentences with correct punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and subject verb agreement

Ø  Use correct spelling for CVC, CVCe, CCVCC words and known sight words

Ø  Use phonetic spelling for unknown words

Ø  Include a picture that matches writing

Ø  Include a title

Ø  Use transition words – provide sequence

2nd Grade

Students will:

Ø  Write multiple paragraphs (3-5) which contain 3 or more sentences on a narrative topic

Ø  Include a clear beginning, middle, and end

Ø  Include story elements

Ø  Include main idea and relevant details in paragraphs which include actions, thoughts, and feelings

Ø  Use 2nd grade conventions for grammar capitalization, punctuation, spelling – sight words and EDL words should be spelled correctly

Ø  Use multi syllable words

Ø  Use legible handwriting

Ø  Revise and edit to improve writing (CUPS and Writer’s EYE)