Grade 1 Writing Standards
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Essential Learning Outcomes
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Learning Targets
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Vocabulary
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CCSS: Writing Standard 1.1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
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Students will be able to introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, write an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
Students will be able to write multiple sentences. |
I understand how to begin my opinion piece.
I understand how to support my opinion. I understand how to write an ending for my piece (e.g., “You should read this book.”). My thinking makes sense. My thinking connects to my opinion. I can introduce my opinion piece in one sentence. I can write my supporting detail(s) in a sentence(s). I can write an ending for my piece. I can write a complete opinion piece. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
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Students will be able to write a minimum of 8 quality informative or explanatory sentences on a specific topic.
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I know what a fact is.
I know what a closing sentence is. I can think of facts about my topic. I can name a topic. I can write facts about a topic. I can write a closing sentence with help. I can write 8 informative sentences related to a topic. I can write 8 explanatory (how to) sentences related to a topic. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 1.3: Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
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Students will be able to write a personal narrative that recounts two or more appropriately sequenced events.
Students will be able to write multiple sentences. |
I know how to sequence two or more events.
I know how to use details to enhance my writing. I know how to use sequence words (e.g., first, next, last). I know how to write an ending. I can write a personal narrative piece. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 1.5: With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
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Students will be able to respond to questions and suggestions from adults.
Students will be able to focus on a topic and add details to strengthen their writing with guidance and support from adults. Students will be able to edit writing with guidance and support from adults and/or visual cues. |
I know how to focus on a topic with guidance and support from adults.
I know how to show what I mean instead of telling what I mean. I can revise, edit, share, and celebrate my writing with guidance and support from adults. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 1.6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
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Students will use digital tools (with support) for writing and publishing.
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I know what digital tools are available to help me with my writing.
I know how to use the digital tools that are available. With support, I use digital tools to help me write. With support, I can use digital tools to publish my writing. With support, I can use digital tools to write and publish with others. |
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CCSS: Writing Standard 1.7: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).
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Students will be able to explore books on a given topic and use them to write multiple sentences about the topic with guidance and support from adults (e.g., “how-to” books).
Students will be able to participate in shared research and writing projects with guidance and support from adults. |
I know how to find information with help.
I can write multiple sentences using facts I’ve learned. |
CCSS: Writing Standard 1.8: With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
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Students can recall or gather information with support.
Students can document sources. |
I can write the author and title or website I use.
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