3-5 Writing

Give a definition for topic sentence

Distinguish between a paragraph and a sentence

Explain the organizational structure of an opinion piece

Identify linking words

Write a paragraph that provides an opinion, reasons to support the opinion, and a concluding statement

Revise a written piece to improve word choice and sentence variety 

Sort information into categories as a pre-writing organizational technique

Explain the organizational structure of a piece of  writing

Write informative/explanatory pieces with an introduction, an organized framework for providing information, linking words, and a conclusion.

Explain the difference between a sentence and a paragraph

Explain why writers use paragraphs

Take notes from informational text using a graphic organizer

Present information orally using a visual aid

Write a personal narrative that includes an introduction, proper sequence of events with description and signal words, and a conclusion

Distinguish between fictional narrative and personal narrative

Write a fictional narrative that includes an introduction, proper sequence of events with description and signal words, and a conclusion

Use sentence combining as a revision strategy

Revise for best word choice

Recognize instances of voice 

Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives in sentences

Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns

Form and use regular and irregular verbs

Form simple verb tenses

Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives

Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions

Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences

Ensure subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement

Capitalize words in titles

Use commas in addresses

Use commas and quotations in dialogue

Form and use possessives with nouns

Identify sub-topics or categories for a topic

Organize sub-topics into logical order

Write informational pieces in which they

• organize according to sub-topics

• provide an introduction that introduces the topic

• use specific words

• provide details and information

• use linking words and phrases to aid the reader

• provide a conclusion

Support writing with illustrations, if appropriate

Revise for a specific purpose

Identify and use key words for research or inquiry

Choose and state an opinion

Generate reasons to support the opinion

Write an opinion piece in which they:

• Introduce a topic and state an opinion

• Support the opinion with reasons supported by facts and details

• Use linking words and phrases to emphasize connections

• Provide a conclusion that supports the opinion

Revise for specific purposes

Identify the point of view (opinion) and supporting evidence in a piece of writing or in a presentation

Present opinions supported by reasons and evidence

Write personal narratives in which they:

• establish a situation or frame an event

• relate it in sequence from a personal point of view

• provide description using sensory details

• use transitional words or phrases to move the narrative along

• include dialogue that enhances the narrative

• provide a conclusion

• Revise for specific purposes

Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs

Use modal auxiliaries

Order adjectives

Form and use prepositional phrases

Write complete sentences

Recognize fragments and run-on sentences

Use confused words accurately (too, to, two.. their, there)

Use proper capitalization

Use commas and quotation marks in writing dialogue

Use comma before coordinating conjunction within a compound sentence

Distinguish between antonyms and synonyms

Use antonyms and synonyms

Write narrative pieces that:

• introduce the reader to a situation

• include details and sensory images

•  use transitional words and phrases

•  include a conclusion that follows from events

Use planning strategies such as mapping or oral rehearsal

Revise for specific purposes

Write informational pieces that are organized by sequence that include

• introduction of a topic

• use of paragraphing as an organization tool

• elaboration of details

• conclusion that relates to the introduction

Create a visual display to support informational text

Apply strategies to avoid plagiarism

Create a bibliography

Read and respond to a variety of opinion texts

Understand and apply the elements of opinion writing as a genre

• Introduce a topic

• State a position/stance

• Provide supporting reasons and details that are logically organized

• Link reasons to opinion

• Use transitional words/phrases to link points

• Include a conclusion that supports the opinion

Use the writing process

Identify strengths and weaknesses in own writing and in the writing of others

Identify opinions and evidence in the writing of others

Use proper capitalization, punctuation, and grammar while writing

Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections

Form and use perfect verb tenses

Use verb tenses to convey time, sequences, and conditions

Recognize and correct inappropriate verb tenses

Use correlative conjunctions ( either/or.. neither/nor)

Use punctuation to separate items in a series

Use comma to separate words from the rest of the sentence

Use comma to separate introductory phrases

Use underlining, italics, quotation marks to indicate titles of works

Expand, combine and reduce sentences