1 st Nine Weeks Unit 1: Sentences and Personal Narrative Unit 2: Nouns and Explanatory Writing /Letters Writing Conventions 8 Unit 1 Use end punctuation marks correctly. Sentences Writing Processes 6, 14 6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences. 14. Proofread writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons. Writing Processes 14 14. Proofread writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons Writing Processes 1 Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. Writing Conventions 7 7. Use resources to check spelling (e.g., a dictionary, spell check). Writing Processes 2 2. Develop a clear main idea for writing. Writing Applications - 1 1. Write stories that sequence events and include descriptive details and vivid language to develop characters, setting and plot. 2-10 16-18 22-23 Time for Kids 26 30-31 34-35 3-1
Writing Processes 1-16 1. Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. 2. Develop a clear main idea for writing. 3. Develop a purpose and audience for writing. 4. Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing. 5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure. 6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences. 7. Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by transitional words and phrases. 8. Use language for writing that is different from oral language, mimicking writing style of books when appropriate. 9. Use available technology to compose text. 10. Reread and assess writing for clarity, using a variety of methods (e.g., writer s circle or author s chair). 11. Add descriptive words and details and delete extraneous information. 12. Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning. 13. Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries, to select more effective vocabulary. 14. Writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons. 15. Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing. 16. Rewrite and illustrate writing samples for display and for sharing with others. Unit 1 Writing: Personal Narrative Pgs: 38-60 Six-Trait Writing can be introduced in different ways. 1. dividing the traits 2. all at once 3. incorporated into the writing process based on a child s writing skills and main writing lesson objectives. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice pg. T2, T4 and T5 6Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T14 and T15 3-2
Communication 1-7, 9 1. Ask questions for clarification and explanation, and respond to others ideas. 2. Identify the main idea, supporting details and purpose of oral presentations and visual media. 3. Identify the difference between facts and opinions in presentations and visual media. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language. 5. Select language appropriate to purpose and audience. 6. Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas. 7. Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience. 9. Experience that convey relevant information and descriptive details. 58 Present Your Personal Narrative Writing Conventions 10, 11, 13, 16 10. Use correct capitalization. 11. Use nouns, verbs and adjectives correctly. 13. Use irregular plural nouns. 16. Use possessive nouns and pronouns. Writing Processes 1 Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. Research 2 2. Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information from a variety of locations (e.g., classroom, school library, public library or community resources). Writing Conventions 4 4. Spell contractions, compounds and homonyms (e.g., hair and hare) correctly. Writing Processes 5 5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure. Writing Applications 3 3. Write formal and informal letters (e.g., thank you notes, letters of request) that include relevant information and date, proper salutation, body, closing and signature. Unit 2 Nouns 78-104 Time for Kids 106 110-111 112-113 114-115 Unit 2 Writing: Explanatory Writing Pgs: 118-148 *** Please note: Communication 1-7 will only be covered if student work is presented, shared and discussed among peers in a classroom setting. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T16 3-3
Writing Processes 1-16 1. Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. 2. Develop a clear main idea for writing. 3. Develop a purpose and audience for writing. 4. Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing. 5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure. 6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences. 7. Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by transitional words and phrases. 8. Use language for writing that is different from oral language, mimicking writing style of books when appropriate. 9. Use available technology to compose text. 10. Reread and assess writing for clarity, using a variety of methods (e.g., writer s circle or author s chair). 11. Add descriptive words and details and delete extraneous information. 12. Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning. 13. Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries, to select more effective vocabulary. 14. Writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons. 15. Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing. 16. Rewrite and illustrate writing samples for display and for sharing with others. Unit 2 Writing: Explanatory Writing Pgs: 118-148 Six-Trait Writing can be introduced in different ways. 1. dividing the traits 2. all at once 3. incorporated into the writing process based on a child s writing skills and main writing lesson objectives. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice pg. T2 and T3 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T14 and T15 3-4
Communication (1-8) 1. Ask questions for clarification and explanation, and respond to others ideas. 2. Identify the main idea, supporting details and purpose of oral presentations and visual media. 3. Identify the difference between facts and opinions in presentations and visual media. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language. 5. Select language appropriate to purpose and audience. 6. Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas. 7. Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience. 8. Deliver informational presentations that: a. present events or ideas in logical sequence and maintain a clear focus; b. demonstrate an understanding of the topic; c. include relevant facts and details from multiple sources to develop topic; d. organize information, including a clear introduction, body and conclusion e. use appropriate visual materials (e.g., diagrams, charts, illustrations) and available technology; and f. identify sources. 138 Present Your Explanatory Writing *** Please note: Communication 1-7 will only be covered if student work is presented, shared and discussed among peers in a classroom setting. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T16 3-5
2 nd Nine Weeks Unit 3: Verbs and Persuasive Writing Informal Writing And Response To Literature Writing Conventions 11, 12, 15 11. Use nouns, verbs and adjectives correctly. 12. Use subjects and verbs that are in agreement. 15. Use past, present and future verb tenses. Writing Processes 1 Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. Research 4 Identify important information found in the sources and summarize the important findings. Writing Processes 5 Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure. Writing Applications 2, 3 2. Write responses to novels, stories and poems that demonstrate an understanding of the text and support judgments with specific references to the text. 3. Write formal and informal letters (e.g., thank you notes, letters of request) that include relevant information and date, proper salutation, body, closing and signature. Unit 3 Verbs 160-182 Time for Kids 184 188-189 192-193 Unit 3 Writing: Persuasive Writing Pages: 196-218, 224-225 3-6
Writing Processes (1-16) 1. Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. 2. Develop a clear main idea for writing. 3. Develop a purpose and audience for writing. 4. Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing. 5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure. 6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences. 7. Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by transitional words and phrases. 8. Use language for writing that is different from oral language, mimicking writing style of books when appropriate. 9. Use available technology to compose text. 10. Reread and assess writing for clarity, using a variety of methods (e.g., writer s circle or author s chair). 11. Add descriptive words and details and delete extraneous information. 12. Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning. 13. Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries, to select more effective vocabulary. 14. Writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons. 15. Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing. 16. Rewrite and illustrate writing samples for display and for sharing with others. Unit 3 Writing: Persuasive Writing Pages: 196-218, 224-225 Six-Trait Writing can be introduced in different ways. 1. dividing the traits 2. all at once 3. incorporated into the writing process based on a child s writing skills and main writing lesson objectives. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice pg. T2, T6 and T7 6Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T14 and T15 3-7
Communication (1-7) 216 Present Your Persuasive 1. Ask questions for clarification and explanation, and respond to others ideas. Writing 2. Identify the main idea, supporting details and purpose of oral presentations and visual media. 3. Identify the difference between facts and opinions in presentations and visual media. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language. 5. Select language appropriate to purpose and audience. 6. Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas. 7. Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T16 Writing Conventions (9,11) 9. Use quotation marks around dialogue, commas in a series and apostrophes in contractions and possessives. 11. Use nouns, verbs and adjectives correctly Writing Processes 1 Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. Writing Applications 5 5. Produce informal writings (e.g., messages, journals, notes and poems) for various purposes. Unit 4 Verbs Pages: 240-266 Time for Kids 268 263 Writing Activity: A Poem 66-67 Project I: A Poem 552 Writing Forms ***Please note: C 1-7 will only be covered if student work is presented, shared and discussed among peers in a classroom setting. 3 rd grade doesn t do Writing That Compares in this unit, but 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice pg. T12 and T13 presents conventions. Use messages, journals, notes, or poems. 3-8
3 rd Nine Weeks Unit 5: Pronouns Unit 6: Adjectives and Writing a Story Writing Conventions 14, 16 14. Use nouns and pronouns that are in agreement. 16. Use possessive nouns and pronouns. Writing Processes 1 Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. Writing Conventions 4 Spell contractions, compounds and homonyms (e.g, hair and hare) correctly. Writing Conventions 11 Use nouns, verbs and adjectives correctly. Writing Conventions 9 Use quotation marks around dialogue, commas in a series and apostrophes in contractions and possessives. Writing Conventions 11 Use nouns, verbs and adjectives correctly. Writing Processes 1 Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. Writing Applications 1 Write stories that sequence events and include descriptive details and vivid language to develop characters, setting and plot. Unit 5 Pronouns 322-344 Time for Kids 346 352-353 Unit 6 Adjectives 398-410 420-421 424-425 Time for Kids 428 Unit 6 Writing: Writing A Story Pgs: 440-462 3-9
Writing Processes (1-16) 1. Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. 2. Develop a clear main idea for writing. 3. Develop a purpose and audience for writing. 4. Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing. 5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure. 6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences. 7. Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by transitional words and phrases. 8. Use language for writing that is different from oral language, mimicking writing style of books when appropriate. 9. Use available technology to compose text. 10. Reread and assess writing for clarity, using a variety of methods (e.g., writer s circle or author s chair). 11. Add descriptive words and details and delete extraneous information. 12. Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning. 13. Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries, to select more effective vocabulary. 14. Proofread writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons. 15. Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing. 16. Rewrite and illustrate writing samples for display and for sharing with others. Unit 6 Writing: Writing a Story Pgs. 440-462 Six-Trait Writing can be introduced in different ways. 1. dividing the traits 2. all at once 3. incorporated into the writing process based on a child s writing skills and main writing lesson objectives. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice pg. T2, T8 and T9 6Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T14 and T15 3-10
Communication (1-7) 460 Present Your Story ***Please note: C 1-7 1. Ask questions for clarification and explanation, and respond to others ideas. will only be covered if 2. Identify the main idea, supporting details and purpose of oral presentations and visual media. 3. Identify the difference between facts and opinions in presentations and visual media. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language. student work is presented, shared and discussed amongst peers in a classroom setting. 5. Select language appropriate to purpose and audience. 6. Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas. 7. Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T16 3-11
4 th Nine Weeks Unit 5: Informational Reports; Research Writing Applications 4 Write informational reports that include the main ideas and significant details from the text. Writing Processes (1-16) 1. Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material. 2. Develop a clear main idea for writing. 3. Develop a purpose and audience for writing. 4. Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing. 5. Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and a clear sense of closure. 6. Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences. 7. Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by transitional words and phrases. 8. Use language for writing that is different from oral language, mimicking writing style of books when appropriate. 9. Use available technology to compose text. 10. Reread and assess writing for clarity, using a variety of methods (e.g., writer s circle or author s chair). 11. Add descriptive words and details and delete extraneous information. 12. Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning. 13. Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries, to select more effective vocabulary. 14. Writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons. 15. Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing. 16. Rewrite and illustrate writing samples for display and for sharing with others. Unit 5 Writing: Expository Writing Pages: 358-380 Unit 5 Writing: Expository Writing Pages: 358-380 Animal Reports (Living Things Unit) Biography Reports (Non-fiction study) Culture Reports (People in Societies) Six-Trait Writing can be introduced in different ways. 1. dividing the traits 2. all at once 3. incorporated into the writing process based on a child s writing skills and main writing lesson objectives. 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice pg. T2, T10 and T11 6 Trait Writing Study Guide and Practice T14 and T15 3-12
Communication (1-7) 1. Ask questions for clarification and explanation, and respond to others ideas. 2. Identify the main idea, supporting details and purpose of oral presentations and visual media. 3. Identify the difference between facts and opinions in presentations and visual media. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the English language. 5. Select language appropriate to purpose and audience. 6. Use clear diction and tone, and adjust volume and tempo to stress important ideas. 7. Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience. 378 Present Your Expository Writing Research (1-7) 1. Choose a topic for research from a list of questions, assigned topic or personal area of interest. 2. Utilize appropriate searching techniques to gather information from a variety of locations (e.g., classroom, school library, public library or community resources). 3. Acquire information from multiple sources (e.g., books, magazines, videotapes, CD-ROMs, Web sites) and collect data (e.g., interviews, experiments, observations or surveys) about the topic. 4. Identify important information found in the sources and summarize the important findings. 5. Sort relevant information into categories about the topic. 6. Understand the importance of citing sources. 7. Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information gathered. ***Please note: C 1-7 will only be covered if student work is presented, shared and discussed among peers in a classroom setting. Included during report writing. 3-13