Grade 2 Writing and Representing
Writing and Representing strategies and skills provide opportunities for learners to communicate with their peers and other meaningful audiences. The process includes planning, organizing, revising, refining, and sharing feedback, developing problem-solving and critical thinking strategies.
Grade Two Expectations for Writing and Representing
Write for pleasure and personal growth
- Participate in author’s corner
- Share and receive feedback with peers
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
By the end of Grade Two, the learner will be expected to:
Inclusive Assessment Strategies
Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:
- Conversations: Teacher-learner conferences, peer feedback sessions
- Observations: Monitoring engagement, participation, and application of writing strategies
- Products: Student-created brainstorms, drafts, and final writing pieces
Sample Assessment Tools:
- Single point rubrics for brainstorming and drafting
- Checklists for monitoring progress in organization and sentence fluency
- Portfolios showcasing student writing samples over time
Inclusive Learning Strategies
Additional Resources and Materials
For Teachers
- Observation of Student Learning Journal
- Sample rubrics and checklists
- Graphic organizers
- OECS Grade 2 Language Arts Curriculum Guide
For Students
- Writing journals
- Graphic organizers
- Writing utensils and paper
- Digital devices for writing and representing
Teacher Content Knowledge
Writing and Representing strategies and skills provide opportunities for learners to communicate with their peers and other meaningful audiences within and beyond their community using paper and digital formats. The process includes planning, organizing, revising, refining, and sharing feedback, developing problem-solving and critical thinking strategies.