Students learn patterns of organization, write single and multi-paragraph papers, and write letters and poetry.
Students also use action verbs and descriptive language to enliven their writing.
They write effective paragraphs that display logical organization and an understanding of the books read. Finally, they relate issues from their reading to their own lives and to the world around them. By the end of the year, students develop proficiency in each of these areas. Students use new vocabulary in their writing and learn word study skills by understanding how to relate a root word to a meaning. Using literature, students analyze and interpret the author's purpose, characters' motivations, and the structure of the text.