K-2 Writing

Opinion

• Write opinions pieces taht introduce a topic or name of a book they are writing about:

  • state an opinion

  • supply a reason for the opinion

  • provide some sense of closure to the piece

• Differentiate the beginning, the middle, and the end of a piece of writing

• Oral rehearsal

• Create a plan using pre-writing strategies such as drawing or oral rehearsal before drafting

• Revise and/or edit the plan using a editing checklist for specific purposes

• Learn about and use the transition word "because"

Informational

• Write informative or explanatory pieces in which:

  • name a topic

  • supply some facts about the topic

  • provide some sense of closure

• Differentiate the beginning, the middle, and the end of a piece of writing

• Define facts and details

• Oral rehearsal

• Create a plan using pre-writing strategies such as drawing or oral rehearsal before drafting

• Revise and/or edit the plan using a editing checklist for specific purposes

Narrative

• Write narratives in which:

  • recount two or more appropriately sequenced events

  • Include some details regarding what happened

  • use temporal words (first, next, then) to signal event order

  • provide some sense of closure

• Differentiate the beginning, the middle, and the end of a piece of writing

• Oral rehearsal

• Create a plan using pre-writing strategies such as drawing or oral rehearsal before drafting

• Revise and/or edit the plan using a editing checklist for specific purposes

Handwriting

• Print all upper- and lowercase letters

  • use correct letter formation and size for upper- and lowercase letters

  • print clearly from left-to-right, top to bottom, and leave space between words and between sentences

• use proper paper position when writing (slanted)

• use proper body position when writing 

• Check letter formation during and after writing

Opinion

• Write opinion pieces in which:

  • introduce the topic or book 

  • state an opinion

  • supply reasons that support the opinion

  • use linking works (because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons

  • provide a concluding statement of section

• Constructed responses

  • Respond to questions about a text with specific details from the text

• Write a friendly persuasive letter

• Revise for specific purposes

Information

• Write informative or explanatory texts in which:

  • introduce a topic

  • use facts and definitions to develop points

  • provide concluding statement or section

• Write a biography

• Write a set of directions

• Write an informational paragraph

• Constructed responses

  • Respond to questions about a text with specific details from the text

• Friendly letter

• Journal entries

• Write a book review and or short report supporting statements using evidence from the text

• Revise for specific purposes

Narrative

• Write narratives in which:

  • recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events

  • include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings

  • use temporal words to signal event order

  • provide a sense of closure

• Write a fairy tale

• Write an animal fantasy

• Narrative poems

• Revise for specific purposes

Handwriting

• Handwriting Without Tears Program