Writing 1.0 Writing Strategies Students write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea. Their writing shows they consider the audience and purpose. Organization and Focus 1.1 Select a focus when writing. 1.2 Use descriptive words when writing. Penmanship 1.3 Print legibly and space letters, words, and sentences appropriately.
Students write compositions that describe and explain familiar objects, events, and experiences.
Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the drafting, research, and organizational strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. 2.2 Write brief expository descriptions of a real object, person, place, or event, using sensory details. The standards for written and oral English language conventions have been placed between those for writing and for listening and speaking because these conventions are essential to both sets of skills. English Language Conventions Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level. Sentence Structure 1.1 Write and speak in complete, coherent sentences.