Write reports, summaries, letters, journals, opinions, poems, descriptions, and stories to tell, name, describe, direct, imagine, or explore learning. Explores documents that could be used in a career setting such as letters and directions. The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process. Prewrites Uses prewriting strategies such as graphic organizers, topic discussions, information gathering, note taking, and brainstorming. Drafts Writes using original vocabulary and drawings.
Forms complete thoughts with a focus on meaning.
Trait Writing parameters to revise work. Edits Uses a dictionary as a reference. Corrects errors with assistance. Adds missing or necessary words. Corrects common errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.