Correctly spell previously learned words and spelling patterns in own writing. Handwriting skills are age appropriate. Edit work for punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. Students write reports. Provide opportunity for journal writing, sentence completion activities, response to stories students have heard or read.
Students keep spelling dictionary of words they want to learn how to spell.
Teacher provides structure for writing through Writer's Workshop or other process which includes brainstorming ideas, discussion, pre-write, edit, write, and publish. Teacher provides direct instruction in use of correct grammar. Students edit sentences for errors in grammar and make appropriate corrections. Teacher utilizes small group or pairs of students to edit peers' writing. Teacher models editing process.