Level
Level
Level
K
Author
Tracy Pearce
Standards
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Introduction
The Need for Practice
To be successful in today’s writing classrooms, students must deeply understand both concepts
and procedures so that they can discuss and demonstrate their understanding. Demonstrating
understanding is a process that must be continually practiced for students to be successful. Practice
is especially important to help students apply their concrete, conceptual understanding of each
particular writing skill.
Understanding Assessment
In addition to providing opportunities for frequent practice, teachers must be able to assess students’
writing skills. This is important so that teachers can adequately address students’ misconceptions,
build on their current understandings, and challenge them appropriately. Assessment is a
long‑term process that involves careful analysis of student responses from a discussion, project,
practice sheet, or test. When analyzing the data, it is important for teachers to reflect on how
their teaching practices may have influenced students’ responses and to identify those areas where
additional instruction may be required. In short, the data gathered from assessments should be
used to inform instruction: slow down, speed up, or reteach. This type of assessment is called
formative assessment.
The chart below indicates the writing and language standards that are addressed throughout
this book. See pages 5–6 for a breakdown of which writing standard is covered in each week.
Note: Students may not have deep understandings of some topics in this book. Remember to assess
students based on their writing skills and not their content knowledge.
Overarching
Weekly Themes Standards
Themes
Overarching
Weekly Themes Standards
Themes
Weekly Setup
Write each prompt on the board throughout the appropriate week. Students should reference the
prompts as they work through the activity pages so that they stay focused on the topics and the right
genre of writing: opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative. You may wish to print copies
of this chart from the Digital Resource CD (filename: writingprompts.pdf ) and distribute them to
students to keep throughout the school year.
Write about a time you had Write about The Itsy Bitsy Spider
2 12
a picnic. or Little Bo Peep.
3 Write about what you do at school. 13 Write about the sun or the moon.
Write about spending a day with 33 Write about hot or cold weather.
23
your family.
34 Write about wind or rain.
Write about spending a day with
24
a friend. Write about making a peanut butter
35
and jelly sandwich.
25 Write about a hamster or a bunny.
36 Write about washing your hands.
26 Write about a dog or a cat.
what they have learned in the previous week and Directions: Read the notes about playing at a
park. Choose and underline one note in each box.
Prewriting
Playing at the Park
Who? Where?
my friend(s) outside
and I
near my house
Each day focuses on one of the steps in the writing my sister and I
process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing,
When? Event 1
and publishing.
on Sunday I climbed a tree.
Event 2
I went on the
swings.
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Step 2: Drafting
Step 3: Revising
Step 4: Editing
Reread your draft. Check for
errors in spelling, punctuation,
and grammar.
Step 5: Publishing
Create a final draft. Be sure to
Editing Marks Editing Marks can be found use your best printing.
lowercase
symbol
My mother hugged
Me. Resource CD (filename:
editingmarks.pdf ). Students
insert period The clouds are in
symbol the sky
transpose
How you are?
symbol
insert symbol
Would you pass
the pizza? page as they work on the Peer/Self-Editing Checklist
editing activities (Day 4s).
insert comma I have cats, dogs
symbol and goldfish. Directions: Place a check mark in front of each
item as you check it.
insert
That is amazing,
quotations
she shouted.
symbol
add space #
# symbol
I run tothe tree.
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(filename: editingchecklist.pdf ).
Writing Signs for each of the writing genres Writing Tips for each of the writing genres
are on pages 210-212 and on the Digital can be found on pages 207–209 and on
Resource CD (filename: writingsigns.pdf ). the Digital Resource CD (filename:
Hang the signs up during the appropriate writingtips.pdf ). Students can reference the
two‑week units to remind students which appropriate Writing Tips pages as they work
type of writing they are focusing on. through the weeks.
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Diagnostic Assessment
Teachers can use the practice pages as diagnostic assessments. The data analysis tools included
with the book enable teachers or parents to quickly score students’ work and monitor their progress.
Teachers and parents can quickly see which writing skills students may need to target further to
develop proficiency.
After students complete each two-week unit, score each students’ even week Day 5 published piece
using the appropriate, genre-specific rubric (pages 199–201). Then, complete the Practice Page
Item Analysis (pages 202–204) that matches the writing genre. These charts are also provided
on the Digital Resource CD as PDFs, Microsoft Word® files, and Microsoft Excel® files (filenames:
opinionpageitem.pdf, opinionpageitem.doc, opinionpageitem.xls; informativepageitem.pdf,
informativepageitem.doc, informativepageitem.xls; narrativepageitem.pdf, narrativepageitem.doc,
narrativepageitem.xls). Teachers can input data into the electronic files directly on the computer, or
they can print the pages and analyze students’ work using paper and pencil.
• The weeks in which the particular writing genres are the focus are indicated across the tops of
the charts. Note: Students are only assessed on the even weeks, therefore the odd weeks are
not included on the charts.
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Whole-Class Support
The results of the diagnostic analysis may show that the entire class is struggling with a particular
writing genre. If these concepts have been taught in the past, this indicates that further instruction
or reteaching is necessary. If these concepts have not been taught in the past, this data is a great
preassessment and may demonstrate that students do not have a working knowledge of the
concepts. Thus, careful planning for the length of the unit(s) or lesson(s) must be considered, and
additional front-loading may be required.
Digital Resource CD
The Digital Resource CD contains digital copies of the activity pages, the diagnostic pages, and
additional resources, such as the Editing Marks and Writing Tips pages, for the students. The list of
resources on the Digital Resource CD can be found on page 214.
Standards are designed to focus instruction and guide adoption of curricula. Standards are
statements that describe the criteria necessary for students to meet specific academic goals. They
define the knowledge, skills, and content students should acquire at each level. Standards are also
used to develop standardized tests to evaluate students’ academic progress.
Teachers are required to demonstrate how their lessons meet state standards. State standards are
used in the development of all of our products, so educators can be assured they meet the academic
requirements of each state.
The activities in this book are aligned to today's national and state-specific college and career
readiness standards. The chart on page 4 lists the writing and language standards used throughout
this book. A more detailed chart on pages 5–6 correlates the specific writing standards to each
week. The standards charts are also on the Digital Resource CD (filename: standards.pdf ).
1 Name:______________________________
Who? Where?
my friend(s) outside
and I
near my house
my sister and I
When? Event 1
Event 2
I went on the
swings.
I played soccer.
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Week 1
DAY
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
on Sunday with my
sister. First, we
great day.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Pp’s. Write your own.
Pp Pp
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Week 1
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for periods. Circle the
correct sentences.
4. I am on the seesaw
I am on the seesaw.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between the words.
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Week 2
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Think about a picnic at the park.
Draw notes about the day.
When? Event 1
Event 2
2 Name:______________________________
Introduction
I had a picnic with
.
Events
First, .
Then, .
Closing Sentence
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Add details to the picture.
4 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a picnic. Fill in
the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 3
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Who? Where?
my classmates on the
and I playground
When? Event 1
monkey bars.
Event 2
I went down
the slide.
I drew a picture.
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Week 3
DAY
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.
What We Do in School
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure
Today, I went to
we went to recess.
at school.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Ll’s. Write your own.
Ll Ll
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Week 3
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for spacing. Circle the
correct sentences.
What We Do in School
Editing
Example: J
im plays with blocks.
Jimplays with blocks.
1. I read a story.
Iread a story.
2. Heeats lunch.
He eats lunch.
4. We do a puzzle.
Wedo a puzzle.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between the words.
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Week 4
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Think about a school rule that you
follow. Draw notes about it.
School Rules
Prewriting
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
Event 2
2 Name:______________________________
Introduction
I followed a rule with
.
Events
First, .
Then, .
Closing Sentence
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Add details to the picture.
School Rules
Revising
4 Name:______________________________
Example:
(Iwait or I wait)
I wait my turn.
1. Zan raises .
(his hand or hishand)
2. a good listener.
(Heis or He is)
3. She shares .
(her toys or hertoys)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a school rule.
Fill in the checklist.
School Rules
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 5
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Opinion: I like . . .
Prewriting
Spring or Fall?
spring fall
Reasons
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red or blue.
Spring or Fall?
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure
best season.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Ss’s. Write your own.
Ss Ss
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Week 5
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
1. He likes the
pumpkin.
2. I plant flowers.
3. She bounces
a ball.
5. I see a leaf.
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for periods. Circle the
correct sentences.
Spring or Fall?
Editing
Example: L
eaves are falling
Leaves are falling.
1. It is raining.
It is raining
2. Here is a pumpkin.
Here is a pumpkin
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between the words.
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Week 6
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Circle the picture you like best. Write
your opinion. Write a reason.
Summer or Winter?
Prewriting
summer winter
Opinion
I like .
Reason
I like it because
.
2 Name:______________________________
Opinion
(Summer or Winter)
is the best season.
Reason
I like it because
.
Closing
I love !
(summer or winter)
Checklist
q I state my opinion.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Read the sentences. Draw pictures
to match.
Summer or Winter?
Revising
1. They build a snowman.
2. It is hot.
4 Name:______________________________
Example: It is cold .
1. I like to swim
4. I go to the beach
5. I wear a coat
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about summer or
winter. Fill in the checklist.
Summer or Winter?
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 7
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
smell dog
sight and
smell
see ear
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Week 7
DAY
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.
senses!
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Ee’s. Write your own.
Ee Ee
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Week 7
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for capital letters. Circle the
correct sentences.
2. i see flowers.
I see flowers.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between the words.
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Week 8
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Trace the words about taste
and touch.
taste and
touch
pencil
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Week 8
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Topic
I use my sense of
(taste or touch)
.
Detail
I use it to
.
Closing
I like to
(taste or touch)
.
Checklist
q I have a topic.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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Week 8
DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Choose a word. Write it.
flower
1. She tastes a .
(cookie or candy)
2. He feels a .
(bed or bell)
3. She feels a .
(cat or dog)
4. He eats .
(pizza or cheese)
4 Name:______________________________
Example:
(They or they)
They touch the cat.
3. feels a horse.
(She or she)
4. eat cookies.
(I or i)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about taste or touch.
Fill in the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 9
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
helmet hose
firefighters
truck bracelet
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.
Firefighters
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure
are heroes.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Ff’s. Write your own.
Ff Ff
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Week 9
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for periods. Circle the
correct sentences.
Firefighters
Editing
Example: F
irefighters have boots
Firefighters have boots.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between the words.
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Week 10
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Trace the words about police officers.
Police Officers
Prewriting
car hat
police
officers
lollipop
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Week 10
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Topic
Police officers
(save or help)
people.
Detail
They
.
Closing
Checklist
q I have a topic sentence.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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Week 10
DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Choose a word. Write it.
in
Police Officers
Revising
Example: Police officers work
(at or in)
police stations.
4 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about police officers.
Fill in the checklist.
Police Officers
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 11
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Opinion: I like . . .
Prewriting
Humpty Dumpty or Jack and Jill?
Reasons
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.
Dumpty.” I like it
because it is funny.
favorite.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Jj’s. Write your own.
Jj Jj
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Week 11
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
2. Humpty Dumpty
fell.
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for spacing. Circle the
correct sentences.
Jack felldown.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 12
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Circle the picture you like best.
Write your opinion. Write a reason.
Opinion
I like .
Reason
I like it because
.
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Week 12
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Opinion
I like it because
.
Closing
I love
(“Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Little Bo Peep”)
.
Checklist
q I state my opinion.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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Week 12
DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Read the sentences. Draw pictures
to match.
2. There is a sheep.
4 Name:______________________________
Example:
(Shelikes or She likes)
She likes her sheep.
1. The sheep .
(arelost or are lost)
3. I see .
(asheep or a sheep)
4. the spider.
(I see or Isee)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about “Itsy Bitsy
Spider” or “Little Bo Peep.” Fill in the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 13
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
hot chair
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
important to Earth.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Mm’s. Write your own.
Mm Mm
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Week 13
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for capital letters. Circle the
correct sentences.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 14
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Trace the words about features
of Earth.
Earth
Prewriting
mountain lake
Earth
hill glacier
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Week 14
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Topic
Drafting
Earth
There are
(lots of or many)
things
about Earth.
Detail
Earth has
.
Closing
Earth is .
Checklist
q I have a topic sentence.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Choose a word. Write it.
eight
Earth
Revising
Example: There are planets.
(eight or 8)
3. Earth is .
(large or big)
4 Name:______________________________
Example:
(the or The)
The planet Jupiter is big.
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about Earth.
Fill in the checklist.
Earth
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 15
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Opinion: I like . . .
Prewriting
Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day?
Reasons
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Cc’s. Write your own.
Cc Cc
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Week 15
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
1. I open gifts.
2. I see a clover.
3. I decorate a tree.
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for spelling. Circle the
correct sentences.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 16
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Circle the picture you like best.
Write your opinion. Write a reason.
Opinion
I like .
Reason
I like it because
.
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Week 16
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Opinion
I like it because
.
Closing
I love
(Valentine’s Day or Halloween)
.
Checklist
q I state my opinion.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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Week 16
DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Read the sentences. Draw pictures
to match.
2. I like hearts.
3. I see a witch.
4 Name:______________________________
is
Editing
Valentine’s Day or Halloween?
1. Halloween be fun.
(can or caan)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about Valentine’s Day
or Halloween. Fill in the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 17
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
fish whale
ocean
animals
tiger crab
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DAY
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
Ocean Animals
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure
interesting.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
live
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Week 17
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for question marks. Circle the
correct sentences.
Ocean Animals
Editing
Example: D
oes a crab live in a shell?
Does a crab live in a shell.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 18
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Trace the words about land animals.
Land Animals
Prewriting
elephant horse
land animals
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Week 18
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Topic
Land animals are
.
Detail
They
.
Closing
I land animals.
Checklist
q I have a topic sentence.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Choose a word. Write it.
lion
Land Animals
Revising
Example: A is a cool animal.
(tiger or lion)
1. An elephant is .
(big or huge)
2. I like .
(horses or monkeys)
3. A bear eats .
(fish or food)
4 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about land animals.
Fill in the checklist.
Land Animals
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 19
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
on vacation We walked
around the farm.
last week
We rode on
a tractor.
Event 2
We fed the
animals.
We ate a
big dinner.
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Week 19
DAY
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
Farms
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure
I went on vacation.
I went to my uncle’s
on a tractor. Then, we
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
has
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Week 19
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look at the spelling. Circle the correct
sentences.
Farms
Editing
Example: T
he pig kan oink.
The pig can oink.
3. A duck quacks.
A duc quacks.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 20
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Imagine you visit a forest.
Draw notes about the day.
Forests
Prewriting
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
Event 2
2 Name:______________________________
Introduction
I went to the forest with
.
Events
First, .
Then, .
Closing Sentence
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Add details to the picture.
Forests
Revising
4 Name:______________________________
Example:
(We or Wee)
We visit the forest.
2. forest is big.
(The or Teh)
3. we go to the forest?
(Caan or Can)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a forest. Fill in
the checklist.
Forests
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 21
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
Event 2
I scored a goal.
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
Soccer
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure
on Saturday. First, I
game!
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the Ii’s. Write your own.
Ii Ii
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Week 21
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for capital letters. Circle the
correct sentences.
Soccer
Editing
Example: I went to the game with Jane.
I went to the game with jane.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 22
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Think about a baseball game.
Draw notes about it.
Baseball
Prewriting
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
Event 2
2 Name:______________________________
Introduction
I went to a baseball game with
.
Events
First, .
Then, .
Closing Sentence
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Add details to the picture.
Baseball
Revising
4 Name:______________________________
I
Baseball
Editing
3. team won!
(our or Our)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a baseball
game. Fill in the checklist.
Baseball
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 23
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
We ate lunch.
We watched
a movie.
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
Family
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure
great time!
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
my
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Week 23
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for periods. Circle the
correct sentences.
Family
Editing
Example: M
y family eats dinner.
My family eats dinner
3. We go to the park.
We go to the park
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 24
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Think about a time you did something
with your friends. Draw notes about the day.
Friends
Prewriting
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
Event 2
2 Name:______________________________
Introduction
I spent a day with
.
Events
First, .
Then, .
Closing Sentence
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Add details to the picture.
Friends
Revising
4 Name:______________________________
1. He listens to Bill
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about your friend(s).
Fill in the checklist.
Friends
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 25
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Opinion: I like . . .
hamsters bunnies
Reasons
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
best pets!
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
like
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Week 25
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
2. Hamsters run
on wheels.
3. Bunnies eat
carrots.
4. Hamsters eat
corn.
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for capital letters. Circle the
correct sentences.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 26
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Circle the picture you like best.
Write your opinion. Write a reason.
Opinion
I like .
Reason
I like it because
.
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Week 26
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Opinion
(A dog or A cat)
is the best pet.
Reason
I like it because
.
Closing
I love
(dogs or cats)
.
Checklist
q I state my opinion.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Read the sentences. Draw pictures
to match.
2. A cat is furry.
4 Name:______________________________
Some
Editing
Pet Dogs or Cats?
1. cat meows.
(a or A)
2. dog barks.
(The or the )
(Some or some)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a cat or a dog.
Fill in the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 27
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Who? Where?
When? Event 1
Event 2
We ate cake.
We played
a game.
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Week 27
DAY
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
My Birthday
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure
On my sixth birthday,
First, we played
games. Then, we
favorite birthday.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
was
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Week 27
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for capital letters. Circle the
correct sentences.
My Birthday
Editing
Example: T
ess’s birthday is october 14.
Tess’s birthday is October 14.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 28
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Think about a time you went to a
birthday party. Draw notes about the day.
When? Event 1
Event 2
2 Name:______________________________
Introduction
I went to a birthday party for
.
Events
First, .
Then, .
Closing Sentence
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Add details to the picture.
4 Name:______________________________
Example
Editing
Favorite Birthday Party
Johnny’s birthday is in
(April or april)
April .
1. Maria’s birthday is in .
(may or May)
2. Kim’s birthday is in .
(July or july)
3. Jin’s birthday is in .
(june or June)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about your favorite
birthday party. Fill in the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 29
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Opinion: I like . . .
apples oranges
Reasons
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.
Apples or Oranges?
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
and
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Week 29
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
1. An apple has
a leaf.
2. Oranges are
juicy.
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for periods. Circle the
correct sentences.
Apples or Oranges?
Editing
Example: A
pples are crunchy.
Apples are crunchy
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 30
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Circle the picture you like best.
Write your opinion. Write a reason.
Opinion
I like .
Reason
2 Name:______________________________
Opinion
Closing
I love
(ice cream or cookies)
.
Checklist
q I state my opinion.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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Week 30
DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Read the sentences. Draw pictures
to match.
4 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about ice cream
or cookies. Fill in the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 31
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
feathers monkey
peacocks
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
Peacocks
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure
are interesting.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
have
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Week 31
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for spelling. Circle the
correct sentences.
Peacocks
Editing
Example: P
eacocks hav feathers.
Peacocks have feathers.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 32
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Trace the words about ducks.
Ducks
Prewriting
rock pond
ducks
bread
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Week 32
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Topic
Drafting
Ducks
Ducks are .
Detail
They
.
Closing
I love .
Checklist
q I have a topic sentence.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Choose a word. Write it.
bread
Ducks
Revising
Example: Ducks eat .
(bread or food)
3. They build .
(nests or homes)
4. They like to .
(fly or quack)
4 Name:______________________________
Example: Ducks
(live or liv)
live near water.
2. Ducks bread.
(eat or eet)
4. They to dive.
(lke or like)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about ducks. Fill in
the checklist.
Ducks
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 33
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
Opinion: I like . . .
Hot or Cold?
Prewriting
Reasons
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
Hot or Cold?
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure
because I get to go
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
hot
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Week 33
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
2. I drink hot
chocolate.
3. I swim in hot
weather.
4. I wear a jacket
in cold weather.
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for capital letters. Circle the
correct sentences.
Hot or Cold?
Editing
Example: T
he sun is shining.
the sun is shining.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Circle the picture you like best.
Write your opinion. Write a reason.
Wind or Rain?
Prewriting
wind rain
Opinion
I like .
Reason
I like it because
.
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Week 34
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Opinion
(Wind or Rain)
is the best.
Reason
I like it because
.
Closing
I love
(rain or wind)
.
Checklist
q I state my opinion.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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Week 34
DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Read the sentences. Draw pictures
to match.
Wind or Rain?
Revising
1. I jump in puddles.
2. I fly a kite.
3. I use an umbrella.
4 Name:______________________________
The
Editing
Wind or Rain?
(Lan or lan)
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about wind or rain.
Fill in the checklist.
Wind or Rain?
Publishing
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 35
DAY
1 Name:______________________________
jelly bread
Making
a Peanut
Butter
and Jelly
Sandwich
Name:______________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline
each sentence in green, red, or blue.
Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.
make
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Week 35
DAY
3 Name:______________________________
bread.
Name:______________________________ 4
Directions: Look for periods. Circle the
correct sentences.
5 Name:______________________________
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Week 36
DAY
Name:______________________________ 1
Directions: Trace the words about washing
your hands.
Washing Your
Hands
soap
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Week 36
DAY
2 Name:______________________________
Topic
Washing your hands is
.
Detail
You must
.
Closing
Checklist
q I have a topic sentence.
q I have a detail.
q I have a closing.
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Week 36
DAY
Name:______________________________ 3
Directions: Choose a word. Write it.
First
4 Name:______________________________
Name:______________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about washing
your hands. Fill in the checklist.
Checklist
q Sentences begin with capital letters.
q Sentences end with punctuation.
q There are spaces between words.
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Answer Key
The activity pages that do not have specific answers to them are not included in this answer key. Students’ answers will
vary on these activity pages, so check that students are staying on task.
Week 1: Playing at the Park Day 3 (page 26) Week 6: Summer or Winter?
Day 2 (page 15) Students may circle the students or Day 4 (page 42)
any of the details in the classroom.
Introduction: I went to the park on 1. I like to swim.
Sunday with my sister. Day 4 (page 27) 2. The bear sleeps.
1. I read a story. 3. They play in snow.
Events: First, we played on the
2. He eats lunch. 4. I go to the beach.
swings. Then, we went down the
slide. 3. Luz plays at recess. 5. I wear a coat.
4. We do a puzzle. Day 5 (page 43)
Closure: We had a great day.
See Opinion Writing Rubric on
Day 3 (page 16) Week 4: School Rules page 199.
Students may circle the children Day 3 (page 31)
playing, the flowers, the playground Students may draw students or items Week 7: Sight and Smell
equipment, or any of the scenery. that belong in a classroom. Day 1 (page 44)
Day 4 (page 17) Day 4 (page 32) Students may circle all of the items
1. Al goes down the slide. 1. Zan raises his hand. except the ear.
2. Liz plays in the sand. 2. He is a good listener.
3. She runs to the swings. Day 2 (page 45)
3. She shares her toys.
4. I am on the seesaw. Topic: We have five senses.
Day 5 (page 33)
Details: We use our eyes to see. We
Week 2: Picnic at the Park See Narrative Writing Rubric on use our noses to smell.
page 201.
Day 3 (page 21) Closure: It is great to have senses!
Students may add food items or any
Week 5: Spring or Fall? Day 4 (page 47)
other detail to the scenery.
Day 2 (page 35) 1. She smells pizza.
Day 4 (page 22) 2. I see flowers.
Opinion: I like spring more than
1. Nic sits on a blanket. 3. They smell muffins.
fall.
2. She eats a roll.
3. I look in the basket. Details: I like it because there are Week 8: Taste and Touch
4. The park is fun. lots of fun things I can do.
Day 1 (page 49)
Day 5 (page 23) Closure: Spring is the best season.
Students may trace all of the items.
See Narrative Writing Rubric on Day 3 (page 36)
page 201. 1. He likes the pumpkin. Day 4 (page 52)
1. I taste the apple.
Week 3: What We Do in 2. I plant flowers. 2. He feels the crayon.
School 3. She feels a horse.
3. She bounces a ball.
4. I eat cookies.
Day 2 (page 25) 4. The sun is bright.
Introduction: Today, I went to Day 5 (page 53)
school. 5. I see a leaf. See Informative/Explanatory
Writing Rubric on page 200.
Events: First, we did school work. Day 4 (page 37)
Then, we went to recess. 1. It is raining.
2. Here is a pumpkin.
Closure: I had a lot of fun at school.
3. The flower is pink.
4. I like the rain.
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Answer Key (cont.)
Week 9: Firefighters Day 3 (page 66) Week 14: Earth
1. Jack fell down.
Day 1 (page 54) Day 1 (page 79)
Students may circle the following: 2. Humpty Dumpty Students may trace all of the items.
helmet, hose, and truck. fell.
Day 4 (page 82)
Day 2 (page 55) 3. Jill had a pail. 1. The planets go around the
Topic: Firefighters help the 4. Jack and Jill went sun.
community. up a hill. 2. There are eight planets.
3. The planet Earth is mostly
Details: They keep people safe. Day 4 (page 67) water.
They stop fires. 1. Jack fell down.
2. And Jill came tumbling after. Day 5 (page 83)
Closure: Firefighters are heroes.
3. Jack and Jill were both okay. See Informative/Explanatory
Day 4 (page 57) Writing Rubric on page 200.
1. Firefighters rescue people. Week 12: Itsy Bitsy Spider or
2. Firefighters use ladders. Little Bo Peep Week 15: Christmas or
3. Firefighters work at fire St. Patrick’s Day
Day 4 (page 72)
stations.
1. The sheep are lost. Day 2 (page 85)
2. The spider climbs a web. Opinion: I like St. Patrick’s Day.
Week 10: Police Officers
3. I see a sheep.
Day 1 (page 59) Details: I like it because I get to
4. I see the spider.
wear green.
Students may trace the following:
Day 5 (page 73) Closure: I love St. Patrick’s Day!
car, hat, and badge.
See Opinion Writing Rubric on
Day 4 (page 62) page 199. Day 3 (page 86)
1. Police officers wear badges. 1. I open gifts.
2. They drive in cars with sirens. Week 13: Sun and Moon
2. I see a clover.
3. Police officers wear uniforms.
Day 1 (page 74)
4. Police officers work very hard. 3. I decorate a tree.
Students may circle the following:
5. Police officers are heroes.
hot, half moon, and crescent moon. 4. I see a pot
Day 5 (page 63) of gold.
See Informative/Explanatory Day 2 (page 75)
Day 4 (page 87)
Writing Rubric on page 200. Topic: The sun and the moon are in
1. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17.
the sky.
2. People open gifts on
Week 11: Humpty Dumpty or Details: The sun comes out in the Christmas.
Jack and Jill day. The moon comes out at night. 3. People wear green on
St. Patrick’s Day.
Day 2 (page 65) Closure: They are both important
Opinion: I like “Jack and Jill” more to Earth.
than “Humpty Dumpty.”
Day 4 (page 77)
Details: I like it because it is funny. 1. The sun is bright.
Closure: “Jack and Jill” is my 2. The moon is smaller than
favorite. Earth.
3. The sun is hot.
4. Hamsters eat corn. See Narrative Writing Rubric on Day 1 (page 164)
page 201. Students may circle the following:
Day 4 (page 137) feathers, food (insects), and feet.
1. A bunny likes to hop. Week 29: Apples or Oranges?
2. Hamsters like to cuddle. Day 2 (page 165)
3. I see a hamster run.
Day 2 (page 155)
Topic: Peacocks are a type of bird.
Opinion: I like apples more than
Details: They have colorful feathers.
Week 26: Pet Dogs or Cats? oranges.
They eat insects.
Day 4 (page 142) Details: I like them because they are
crunchy and sweet. Closure: Peacocks are interesting.
1. A cat meows.
2. The dog barks. Closure: Apples are yummy! Day 4 (page 167)
3. Some cats are black. 1. Birds do not have teeth.
Day 3 (page 156) 2. Birds hatch from eggs.
Day 5 (page 143) 1. An apple has a leaf. 3. Cardinals are red.
See Opinion Writing Rubric on
2. Oranges are juicy. 4. Birds have two feet.
page 199.
3. You can slice an apple. Week 32: Ducks
Week 27: My Birthday
4. You can peel Day 1 (page 169)
Day 2 (page 145) an orange. Students may trace all of the words.
Introduction: On my sixth
Day 4 (page 157)
birthday, we went to the park.
1. Oranges are juicy. Day 4 (page 172)
Events: First, we played games. 1. Ducks swim in the water.
2. Apples are red.
Then, we ate cake. 2. Ducks eat bread.
3. Oranges have peels.
3. They lay eggs in nests.
Closure: It was my favorite birthday.
4. They like to dive.
Day 3 (page 146)
Day 5 (page 173)
Details may include the balloons, the See Informative/Explanatory
cake, the party hats or any element of Writing Rubric on page 200.
the scene.
Includes lots of details. Includes at least one detail. Includes few or unclear details.
Focus and
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Uses varied and interesting Uses some descriptive words. Uses a limited or an unvaried
descriptive words. vocabulary.
Maintains a consistent voice.
Expression
Written
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Sentences begin with capital Some sentences begin with Most sentences begin with
letters. capital letters. lowercase letters.
Conventions
Language
Sentences end in correct Some sentences end in correct Sentences end in incorrect
punctuation. punctuation. punctuation, or no punctuation
is used.
Words in sentences have correct Most words in sentences have
spacing between them. correct spacing between them. Words have incorrect spacing
between them.
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Includes lots of details. Includes at least one detail. Includes few or unclear details.
Focus and
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Uses varied and interesting Uses some descriptive words. Uses a limited or an unvaried
Written Expression
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Sentences begin with capital Some sentences begin with Most sentences begin with
letters. capital letters. lowercase letters.
Conventions
Language
Sentences end in correct Some sentences end in correct Sentences end in incorrect
punctuation. punctuation. punctuation, or no punctuation
is used.
Words in sentences have correct Most words in sentences have
spacing between them. correct spacing between them. Words have incorrect spacing
between them.
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Includes lots of events. Includes at least one event. Includes few or unclear events.
Focus and
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Uses varied and interesting Uses some descriptive words. Uses a limited or an unvaried
Written Expression
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
Sentences begin with capital Some sentences begin with Most sentences begin with
letters. capital letters. lowercase letters.
Conventions
Language
Sentences end in correct Some sentences end in correct Sentences end in incorrect
punctuation. punctuation. punctuation, or no punctuation
is used.
Words in sentences have correct Most words in sentences have
spacing between them. correct spacing between them. Words have incorrect spacing
between them.
Points 5 4 3 2 1 0
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Directions: Record each student’s rubric score (page 200) in the appropriate columns. Add the totals every two weeks and record the
sums in the Total Scores column. You can view: (1) which students are not understanding the informative/explanatory genre and (2)
how students progress after multiple encounters with the informative/explanatory genre.
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Week Week Week Week Week Week Total Scores
8 10 14 18 32 36
Student Name
Writing Analysis
Informative/Explanatory
203
204
Directions: Record each student’s rubric score (page 201) in the appropriate columns. Add the totals every two weeks and record the
sums in the Total Scores column. You can view: (1) which students are not understanding the narrative genre and (2) how students
progress after multiple encounters with the narrative genre.
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The Writing Process
Step 1: Prewriting
Think about the topic.
Brainstorm ideas.
Step 2: Drafting
Use your ideas to write a draft.
Don’t worry about errors.
Step 3: Revising
Read your draft. Think
about the vocabulary. Think
about the organization.
Make changes to improve
your writing.
Step 4: Editing
Reread your draft. Check for
errors in spelling, punctuation,
and grammar.
Step 5: Publishing
Create a final draft. Be sure to
use your best printing.
capitalization
david ate grapes.
symbol
transpose
How you are?
symbol
insert
That is amazing,
quotations
she shouted.
symbol
add space #
# symbol
I run tothe tree.
1. Write your
opinion.
4. Check
for correct
spelling and
punctuation.
1. Choose a
topic.
2. Write a
strong topic 3. Write
sentence. facts about
the topic.
4. Finish
with a strong
statement about the
topic.
5. Check
for correct
spelling and
punctuation.
Write a topic
sentence that
tells what your story
is about. Write in a
logical order with
a beginning, a middle,
and an end.
Include
characters.
Join the
sentences
with the words
first, next, then,
and finally.
Check
for correct
spelling and
Use lots of punctuation.
details and
sensory words.
Resource Filename
Writing Rubrics writingrubrics.pdf
Opinion Writing Analysis opinionpageitem.pdf
opinionpageitem.doc
opinionpageitem.xls
Informative/Explanatory Writing Analysis informativepageitem.pdf
informativepageitem.doc
informativeanalysis.xls
Narrative Writing Analysis narrativepageitem.pdf
narrativepageitem.doc
narrativepageitem.xls
Writing Signs writingsigns.pdf
Standards Charts standards.pdf
Student Resources
All of the 180 practice pages are contained in a single PDF. To print specific days, open the PDF and
select the pages to print.
Resource Filename
Practice Pages practicepages.pdf
Writing Tips writingtips.pdf
Writing Prompts writingprompts.pdf
The Writing Process writingprocess.pdf
Editing Marks editingmarks.pdf
Peer/Self-Editing Checklist editingchecklist.pdf
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