Students keep spelling dictionary of words they want to learn how to spell. Teacher provides letter formation instruction for cursive writing. Teacher provides structure for writing through Writer's Workshop or other process which includes brainstorming ideas, discussion, pre-write, edit, write, and publish. Writes in a variety of formats including multimedia. Teacher provides direct instruction in use of correct grammar.
Students edit sentences for errors in grammar and make appropriate corrections.
Opportunities for oral presentation are given. Students answer questions posed by teacher and the class. Maintain portfolio of writing samples. Write words and sentences from dictation. Observe letter formation used by students.