The learner will generate, gather, and organize thoughts to explore, clarify and reflect on ideas, feelings, and experiences as they create written or representative drafts, revise, edit, and publish for a range of audiences and purposes.
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Outcomes
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Essential Learning Outcomes
ELO-5
Brainstorming and Drafting
The learner will generate, gather, and organize thoughts to explore, clarify and reflect on ideas, feelings, and experiences as they create a written or representative draft, independently and collaboratively, for a range of audiences and purposes.
Students will:
Generate ideas through brainstorming and free writing. Organize thoughts using graphic organizers. Create drafts with beginning, middle, and end. Write for different purposes and audiences. Use the writing process independently.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge (7)
5.1:Know that brainstorming generates ideas for writing.
5.2:Understand that free writing helps develop thoughts and ideas.
5.3:Know different genres of writing (narrative, informational, opinion).
5.4:Understand that writing has different purposes and audiences.
5.5:Know how to use graphic organizers to plan writing.
5.6:Understand that organization helps communicate ideas clearly.
5.7:Know that stories have a logical sequence of events.
Skills (8)
5.8:Use free writing to generate ideas.
5.9:Create graphic organizers to plan writing.
5.10:Write drafts with clear beginning, middle, and end.
5.11:Use mentor texts as models for writing.
5.12:Write for different purposes (to inform, entertain, persuade).
5.13:Maintain focus during independent writing time.
5.14:Collaborate with peers during group writing activities.
5.15:Use transition words to connect ideas.
Attitudes/Values (4)
5.AV1:Show enthusiasm for generating ideas.
5.AV2:View self as a capable writer.
5.AV3:Demonstrate willingness to try new writing forms.
5.AV4:Value the planning process before writing.
ELO-6
Revising
The learner will revise the organization, and language use (vocabulary and grammar) of drafted writing or representation, collaboratively and independently, for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Students will:
Revise writing for organization and clarity. Improve vocabulary and word choice. Strengthen sentence fluency and variety. Add details and descriptive language. Use revision strategies (A.R.M.S., D.A.R.E.).
6.3:Know that sentences can be combined and varied.
6.4:Understand the importance of descriptive language.
6.5:Know how to use a thesaurus to find better words.
Skills (10)
6.6:Add details and descriptive language to writing.
6.7:Use transition words effectively.
6.8:Revise sentences for clarity and variety.
6.9:Replace overused words with more precise vocabulary.
6.10:Use thesaurus and dictionary to enhance word choice.
6.11:Revise for logical organization.
6.12:Write engaging leads and strong endings.
6.13:Use peer feedback to improve writing.
6.14:Use font and image choices to enhance meaning.
6.15:Create posters and visual representations.
Attitudes/Values (4)
6.AV1:Demonstrate willingness to revise own writing.
6.AV2:Value feedback from peers and teachers.
6.AV3:Show persistence in improving writing.
6.AV4:Appreciate the revision process as part of good writing.
ELO-7
Editing and Publishing
The learner will use their knowledge of spoken language, written language and writing conventions to refine the precision and enhance the meaning and clarity of their written work.
Students will:
Edit for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Use standard English conventions. Apply knowledge of phonics to spell words. Publish writing in various formats. Present writing to different audiences.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge (8)
7.1:Know spelling patterns and rules.
7.2:Understand phonetic spelling strategies.
7.3:Know when to use capital letters.
7.4:Understand punctuation marks and their purposes.
7.5:Know how to use personal dictionaries.
7.6:Understand the difference between Home Language and Standard English spelling.
7.7:Know different publishing formats (books, posters, digital).
7.8:Understand the importance of presenting best work.
