Correlated to Alaska Grade Level Expectations Writing Grades K-5 Copyright 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved.
Kindergarten - Writing The student writes about a topic. W1.1 a: Write complete sentences with a subject and a predicate. W1.1 b: Write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details. W1.1 c: Write short stories or compositions with a beginning, middle, and end. 1.1.1: Writing to express personal ideas using drawings, symbols, letters, or words 1.1.2: Dictating or writing words, phrases, or sentences related to a single topic Shared Reading: 29, 41, 95, 107, 137, 149, 161, 173, 215, 269, 323, 335, 353, 377 Writing: 37, 40, 44, 47, 50, 54, 57, 60, 63, 67, 70, 73, 76, 80, 83, 86, 93, 96, 99, 102 Shared Reading: 95, 137, 149, 161, 173, 215, 269, 323, 335, 377 Writing: 37, 40, 44, 47, 50, 54, 57, 60, 63, 67, 70, 73, 76, 80, 83, 86, 93, 96, 99, 102 Student writes for a variety of purposes and audiences. W1.2: Write for a specific audience, including self, other children, parents, and other adults. 1.2.1: Writing to express ideas for self and Shared Reading: 29, 41, 95, 107, 137, 149, 161, others (e.g., using drawings, symbols, letters, 173, 215, 269, 323, 335, 353, 377 words, sentences) Writing: 37, 40, 44, 47, 50, 54, 57, 60, 63, 67, 70, 73, 76, 80, 83, 86, 93, 96, 99, 102 The student writes and edits using conventions of Standard English. W1.3 a: Use a variety of simple sentence structures, and basic rules of punctuation and capitalization in written work. W1.3 b: Proofread writing for legibility, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation when producing final drafts. 1.3.1: Writing first name with an initial capital Shared Reading: 392 and lowercase letters Guided Reading: V1L1: 12 1.3.2: Writing and correcting formation of upper Shared Reading: 392 and lowercase letters Guided Reading: V1L1: 12, 19 1.3.3: Demonstrating an understanding of the correspondence between writing and spoken words (e.g., dictation, reading back written work, shared writing) 1.3.4: Using correct spatial orientation of words on a page (i.e., left to right; top to bottom) 1.3.5: Correcting mistakes in end punctuation and capitalization with support (e.g., shared and interactive writing) 1.3.6: Approximating legible handwriting (i.e., correct spacing, letter formation, and pencil grip) Shared Reading: 149, 173, 215, 323, 353, 377 Writing: 31, 32, 35, 36, 38, 39, 42, 45, 46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 55, 56, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 65, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77, 78, 81, 82, 84, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 94, 95, 98, 100, 101, 103, 104 Writing: 33 Writing: 71-72, 77-78, 82, 87, 90, 93, 99, 103-104 Opportunities to display legible handwriting through writing activities found throughout text, e.g., Shared Reading: 29, 41, 95, 107, 137, 149, 161, 173, 215, 269, 323, 335, 353, 377 Writing: 37, 40, 44, 47, 50, 54, 57, 60, 63, 67, 70, 73, 76, 80, 83, 86, 93, 96, 99, 102 The student revises writing. W1.4 a: Revise writing for detail and clarity. W1.4 b: Provide appropriate feedback to peers about written work. 1.4.1: Verbally sharing clarifying or added Writing: 70, 77-78, 82, 87-88, 90, 92, 103-104 details about pictures and writing with support 1.4.2: Sharing own writing (e.g., stories, pictures, ideas) and responding appropriately to feedback from others (e.g., "Thank you," "I like that part, too.") Writing: 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 38, 39, 42, 45, 49, 51, 55, 59, 62, 65 Kindergarten 1
The student documents sources. W1.5: List titles and authors of books and other materials when used as references in written work. 1.5.1: Identifying sources of oral and written N/A information (e.g., people, movies, books, etc.) The student uses resources. No Grade Level Expectations at this grade level. Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 - Writing The student writes about a topic. W1.1 a: Write complete sentences with a subject and a predicate. W1.1 b: Write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details. W1.1 c: Write short stories or compositions with a beginning, middle, and end. 1.1.1: Writing a complete sentence with a subject and a predicate 1.1.2: Writing about a single topic using drawings and a minimum of three complete sentences 1.1.3: Identifying and writing the beginning, middle, and end in a piece of writing Shared Reading: 29, 41, 79, 83, 133, 137, 191, 203 Guided Reading: V1L6: 1-23; V1L8: 1-23; V2L10: 1-22; V2L12: 1-23; V3L14: 1-22; V3L16: 1-22 Writing: 57, 60, 67, 73, 82, 85, 91, 100 Shared Reading: 29, 41, 53, 65, 83, 95, 107, 11, 137, 149, 161, 173, 191, 203, 215, 227, 245, 257, 269, 281, 299, 311, 323, 335, 353, 365, 377, 389 Guided Reading: Writing Activities in each lesson provide opportunities Writing: Drawing is incorporated into all writing projects, e.g., 33, 43, 52, 53, 63-66, 79, 92, 105 Guided Reading: V2L12: 2, 11, 13, 14; V3L14: 1, 9, 17, 19, 20; V3L16: 2, 8, 17 Writing: 80-92 Student writes for a variety of purposes and audiences. W1.2: Write for a specific audience, including self, other children, parents, and other adults. 1.2.1: Writing thoughts or ideas to communicate Shared Reading: 365 with specific audiences (e.g., cards, letters, Guided Reading: V2L12: 22; V3L14: 6; V3L16: 16 notes, lists) Writing: 70 1.2.2: Writing a variety of responses to text (e.g., response logs, journals) Shared Reading: 107, 215, 269 Guided Reading: V1L8: 19; V3L10: 16, 21; V2L12: 1, 17; V3L14: 16 Writing: 99-104 The student writes and edits using conventions of Standard English. W1.3 a: Use a variety of simple sentence structures, and basic rules of punctuation and capitalization in written work. W1.3 b: Proofread writing for legibility, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation when producing final drafts. 1.3.1: Writing first name and last name with Established in Kindergarten initial capitals and lowercase letters 1.3.2: Writing a variety of simple sentences Writing: 51, 52, 62, 88, 99 using capitalization and end punctuation (i.e., statement, question, exclamation) 1.3.3: Correcting mistakes in spelling with Writing: 51, 52, 62, 88, 99 support (e.g., grade-appropriate, highfrequency words) 1.3.4: Identifying punctuation in written work Writing: 51, 52, 62, 88, 99 (e.g., periods, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, quotation marks) 1.3.5: Correcting mistakes in punctuation at the Writing: 51, 52, 62, 88, 99 end of sentences and capitalization (i.e., beginning of sentences and proper nouns) with support Grade 1 3
1.3.6: Producing legible handwriting with correct spacing, letter formation, and pencil grip Good Habits Great Readers Opportunities to display legible handwriting through writing activities found throughout text, e.g., Shared Reading: 29, 41, 79, 83, 133, 137, 191, 203 Guided Reading: V1L6: 1-23; V1L8: 1-23; V2L10: 1-22; V2L12: 1-23; V3L14: 1-22; V3L16: 1-22 Writing: 57, 60, 67, 73, 82, 85, 91, 100 The student revises writing. W1.4 a: Revise writing for detail and clarity. W1.4 b: Provide appropriate feedback to peers about written work. 1.4.1: Working with peers or teacher to Writing: 49, 51, 72, 87, 103-104 rearrange and/or add supporting details to improve clarity 1.4.2: Giving and/or receiving ideas and Writing: 49, 51, 72, 87, 103-104 suggestions about writing and responding appropriately The student documents sources. W1.5: List titles and authors of books and other materials when used as references in written work. 1.5.1: Identifying sources of oral and written N/A information (e.g., people, movies, books, maps, glossary, computer, etc.) The student uses resources. No Grade Level Expectations at this grade level. Grade 1 4
Grade 2 - Writing The student writes about a topic. W1.1 a: Write complete sentences with a subject and a predicate. W1.1 b: Write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details. W1.1 c: Write short stories or compositions with a beginning, middle, and end. 1.1.1: Writing complete sentences with a subject and a predicate 1.1.2: Writing and organizing thoughts into a topic sentence and two supporting sentences 1.1.3: Writing a story or composition with a beginning, middle, and end Shared Reading: Writing Center Activities at the start of each Unit can meet standard Guided Reading: V1L18: 1-24; V1L20: 1-23; V2L24: 1-24; V2L28: 1-24 Writing: 40, 59, 74, 93, 111, 126, 145 Writing: 28, 33, 45, 55, 63, 79, 89, 97, 118, 123, 131, 132, 142 Shared Reading: 41, 191, 299 Guided Reading: V2L24: 20; V2L28: 13 Writing: 78-93 Established in prior grades 1.1.4: Identifying paragraphs in a piece of writing Student writes for a variety of purposes and audiences. W1.2: Write for a specific audience, including self, other children, parents, and other adults. 1.2.1: Producing a variety of written forms for specific audiences (e.g., stories, reports, letters, journal entries) 1.2.2: Using expressive language when responding to literature or producing text (e.g., journals, pictures supported by text or poetry) Shared Reading: 41, 191, 299, 377 Guided Reading: V1L18: 21; V1L20: 6, 7, 17; V2L24: 3, 18, 20; V2L28: 2, 13, 16, 19 Writing: 62-65, 66-69, 78-93 Shared Reading: 29, 323 Guided Reading: V1L18: 11; V1L20: 2, 12, 23; V2L24: 9; V2L28: 8 Writing: 66-69 The student writes and edits using conventions of Standard English. W1.3 a: Use a variety of simple sentence structures, and basic rules of punctuation and capitalization in written work. W1.3 b: Proofread writing for legibility, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation when producing final drafts. 1.3.1: Writing a variety of complete, simple Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110 sentences (i.e., statement, question, exclamation) 1.3.2: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110 spelling (e.g., grade-appropriate, highfrequency words) 1.3.3: Using punctuation in written work (e.g., Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110 periods, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, quotation marks) 1.3.4: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110 punctuation at the end of sentences and capitalization (i.e., beginning of sentences and proper nouns) 1.3.5: Rewriting handwritten work to improve Writing: 40, 59, 145 legibility, if necessary, when producing final drafts Grade 2 5
The student revises writing. W1.4 a: Revise writing for detail and clarity. W1.4 b: Provide appropriate feedback to peers about written work. 1.4.1: Rearranging and/or adding supporting details to improve clarity 1.4.2: Giving/receiving appropriate feedback about written work The student documents sources. Writing: 38, 53, 58, 65, 69, 87, 92, 107-109, 116, 121, 125 Writing: 38, 53, 58, 65, 69, 87, 92, 107-109, 116, 121, 125 W1.5: List titles and authors of books and other materials when used as references in written work. 1.5.1: Listing sources or authors and titles of N/A books and other materials when used as references in written work with support The student uses resources. No Grade Level Expectations at this grade level. Grade 2 6
Grade 3 - Writing P.S.1.1: Write about a Topic W1.1.a: Write complete sentences with a subject and a predicate. W1.1.b: Write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details. W1.1.c: Write short stories or compositions with a beginning, middle, and end. 1.1.1: Writing complete sentences with a subject and a predicate 1.1.2: Writing a paragraph on a single topic with two or more supporting details 1.1.3: Writing a story or composition with a beginning, middle and end Shared Reading: Writing Center Activities at the start of each Unit can meet standard Guided Reading: V1L30: 1-21; V2L34: 1-22; V3L38: 1-22 Writing: 40, 59, 74, 93, 111, 126, 145 Shared Reading: Writing Center Activities at the start of each Unit can meet standard Guided Reading: V1L30: 1-2, 4, 7-16, 18-21; V2L34: 6-10, 12-14, 16-19, 21-22; V3L38: 1-5, 7-11, 13-21 Writing: 32-39, 44-58, 62-73, 100-110, 114-117 Shared Reading: 389 Guided Reading: V1L30: 8, 10, 12; V2L34: 6, 7, 16 Writing: 78-88 P.S.1.2: Writes for a Specific Audience W1.2: Write for a specific audience, including self, other children, parents, and other adults. 1.2.1: Choosing the appropriate organizational Shared Reading: 53, 92, 215, 389 structure to match a purpose and audience Guided Reading: V1L30: 9, 19; V2L34: 8; V3L38: (e.g., letters and notes, recounts, stories, and 1, 4, 8 poems) Writing: 78-88, 89-92, 130-144 1.2.2: Using expressive language when responding to literature or producing text (e.g., journals, pictures supported by text or poetry) Shared Reading: 119, 149, 281 Guided Reading: V1L30: 16; V3L38: 17 Writing: 62-73 P.S.1.3: Use a Variety of Simple Sentence Structures/Proofread W1.3.b.: Proofread writing for legibility, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation when producing final drafts. W1.3.a: Use a variety of simple sentence structures, and basic rules of punctuation and capitalization in written work. 1.3.1: Writing a variety of complete, simple sentences (i.e., statement, question, exclamation) 1.3.2: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in spelling (e.g., grade-appropriate, highfrequency words) 1.3.3: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in punctuation at the end of sentences and capitalization (i.e., beginning of sentences and proper nouns) 1.3.4: Rewriting handwritten work to improve legibility, if necessary, when producing final drafts Guided Reading: V1L30: 1-21; V2L34: 1-22; V3L38: 1-22 Shared Reading: Writing Center Activities at the start of each Unit can meet standard Writing: 40, 59, 74, 93, 111, 126, 145 Shared Reading: 374 Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110, 140 Shared Reading: 374 Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110, 140 Writing: 40, 59, 110 Grade 3 7
P.S.1.4: Revise Writing/Provide Peer Feedback W1.4.a: Revise writing for detail and clarity. W1.4.b: Provide appropriate feedback to peers about written work. 1.4.1: Rearranging and/or adding supporting details to improve clarity 1.4.2: Giving/receiving appropriate feedback about written work Shared Reading: 386 Writing: 53, 65, 86-87, 92, 108-109, 117, 121, 138-139, 144 Shared Reading: 386 Writing: 53, 65, 86-87, 92, 108-109, 117, 121, 138-139, 144 P.S. 1.5: List sources W1.5: List titles and authors of books and other materials when used as references in written work. 1.5.1: Listing sources or authors and titles of N/A books and other materials when used as references in written work No Grade Level Expectations at this grade level. Performance Standards for the strand, "Use Resources" do not exist at the third grade level; grade level expectations were not written for that strand. Grade 3 8
Grade 4 - Writing P.S.2.1: Writes Two Paragraphs on a Topic W2.1: Write a well organized two-paragraph composition that addresses a single topic. 2.1.1: Writing a paragraph that maintains a Shared Reading: Write About It activities in the Wrap focused idea and includes details that support Up section of each unit meet standard the main idea Guided Reading: V1L40: 2, 8, 10, 20, 22; V2L40: 24, 25, 27, 34, 39, 41 Writing: 40, 55, 70, 89, 111, 126, 145 2.1.2: Organizing ideas logically Shared Reading: Write About It activities in the Wrap Up section of each unit meet standard Guided Reading: V1L40: 1-23: V2L40: 24-45 Writing: 40, 55, 70, 89, 111, 126, 145 2.1.3: Writing a story or composition with a beginning and middle and ending with a concluding statement P.S.2.2: Uses a Variety of Forms Guided Reading: V2L40: 27, 29, 41 Writing: 44-54, 78-88 W2.2: Use a variety of fiction and non-fiction forms when writing for different audiences. 2.2.1: Writing an understandable story that Guided Reading: V2L40: 27, 29, 41 incorporates setting, character, problem and Writing: 74-88 solution 2.2.2: Writing in a variety of nonfiction forms using appropriate information and structure (i.e., personal letters, recounts, descriptions or observations 2.2.3: Using expressive language when responding to literature or producing text (e.g., writer's notebook, memoirs, poetry, plays or lyrics) Shared Reading: 56, 72, 138, 148, 174, 184, 194, 204, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 276, 286, 296, 306, 322, 332, 352 Guided Reading: V1L40: 1-2, 4-9, 11, 13, 15-17, 19-20, 24; V2L40: 25-27, 29-30, 33-36, 38, 40-45 Writing: 28-39, 92-110, 118-121, 130-144 Guided Reading: V1L40: 8 Writing: 62-69 P.S.2.3: Use a Variety of Sentences/Proofread W2.3.a: Use a variety of simple and complex sentence structures in written work. W2.3.b: Proofread and correct grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and usage in finished written work. 2.3.1: Writing a variety of simple and complex sentences including the conjunctions and, or, but, or because 2.3.2: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in spelling (e.g., grade-appropriate, high frequency words and contractions) 2.3.3: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in punctuation (i.e., end of sentences, commas in dates, salutations and closings in letters, and commas in series) and capitalization (i.e., book titles, beginning of sentences, and proper nouns) 2.3.4: Identifying and/or correcting usage mistakes in subject/verb agreement Shared Reading: Write About It activities in the Wrap Up section of each unit meet standard Guided Reading: V1L40: 2, 8, 10, 20, 22; V2L40: 24, 25, 27, 34, 39, 41 Writing: 40, 55, 70, 89, 111, 126, 145 Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110, 140 Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110, 140 Writing: 39, 54, 88, 110, 140 Grade 4 9
P.S.2.4: Revise Writing/Provide Peer Feedback W2.4.a: Revise writing to improve the logical progression of ideas and supporting information. W2.4.b: Revise own and others' work and provide appropriate feedback to peers based upon established criteria, to improve quality and effectiveness of writing. 2.4.1: Rearranging and/or adding details to improve focus and to support main ideas 2.4.2: Giving/receiving appropriate feedback and using established criteria to review own and others' written work (e.g., peer conferences, checklists, scoring guides, or rubrics) Writing: 38, 53, 76, 86-87, 95, 108-109, 117, 121, 125, 138-139, 144 Writing: 38, 53, 76, 86-87, 95, 108-109, 117, 121, 125, 138-139, 144 P.S.2.5: Give credit W2.5: Give credit for others' ideas, images, and information by citing information about sources, including title and author. 2.5.1: Giving credit for others' information by N/A citing title and source (e.g., author, storyteller, translator, songwriter or artist) P.S.2.6: Use resources W2.6: Use resources such as computers, word processing software, dictionaries and thesauruses to make choices when writing. 2.6.1: Looking up spelling or definitions of N/A words in dictionaries 2.6.2: Using thesaurus to find synonyms for N/A common words Grade 4 10
Grade 5 - Writing P.S.2.1: Writes Two Paragraphs on a Topic W2.1: Write a well organized two-paragraph composition that addresses a single topic. 2.1.1: Writing more than one paragraph that states and maintains a focused idea and includes details that support the main idea of each paragraph 2.1.2: Using paragraph form: indents or uses paragraph breaks 2.1.3: Organizing ideas logically to establish clear relationships within and between paragraphs (e.g., using transition words or phrases that reveal order or chronology) Guided Reading: V1L50: 11, 14; V2L50: 25, 28, 31, 33, 37, 40 Writing: 32-39, 42-54, 62-69, 74-88, 92-110, 130-143 Writing: 150 Guided Reading: V1L50: 50 Writing: 37, 63, 69, 77, 109, 121, 136 2.1.4: Writing a concluding statement Writing: 51, 100, 136 P.S.2.2: Uses a Variety of Forms W2.2: Use a variety of fiction and non-fiction forms when writing for different audiences. 2.2.1: Writing an understandable story that Guided Reading: V1L50: 16; V2L50: 31, 37, 44 incorporates setting, character, and basic plot Writing: 74-88 2.2.2: Writing in a variety of nonfiction forms using appropriate information and structure (i.e., step-by-step directions, descriptions, observations, or report writing) 2.2.3: Using expressive language when responding to literature or producing text (e.g., writer's notebook memoirs, poetry, plays or lyrics) Guided Reading: V1L50: 1, 3, 6-7, 9-11, 13-15, 17, 19, 21; V2L50: 26, 30, 32-33, 39, 41, 43-44 Writing: 32-39, 58-69, 92-110, 130-137 Guided Reading: V2L50: 25, 27, 28, 38, 40, 42 Writing: 138-144 P.S.2.3: Use a Variety of Sentences/Proofread W2.3.a.: Use a variety of simple and complex sentence structures in written work. W2.3.b.: Proofread and correct grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and usage in finished written work. 2.3.1: Varying the beginnings, lengths, and patterns of sentences to improve flow and to enhance meaning of writing 2.3.2: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in spelling (e.g., grade-appropriate, high frequency words, homophones, and contractions) 2.3.3: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in punctuation (i.e., end of sentences, commas in dates, salutations and closings in letters, and commas in a series) and capitalization 2.3.4: Identifying and/or correcting mistakes in usage (i.e., subject/verb agreement, verb tense, sentence fragments and run-on sentences, and possessives) Shared Reading: 151 Guided Reading: V2L50: 44 Writing: 31, 68, 147, 148 Writing: 39, 54, 84, 88, 102, 144 Writing: 39, 54, 84, 88, 102, 144 Writing: 39, 54, 84, 88, 102, 144 P.S.2.4: Revise Writing/Provide Peer Feedback W2.4.a.: Revise writing to improve the logical progression of ideas and supporting information. W2.4.b.: Revise own and others' work and provide appropriate feedback to peers based upon established criteria, to improve quality and effectiveness of writing. 2.4.1: Rearranging and/or adding details to improve focus, to support main ideas and to make sequence clear Writing: 31, 38, 53, 65, 82-83, 10, 117, 124, 137, 143 2.4.2: Giving/receiving appropriate feedback Writing: 31, 38, 53, 65, 82-83, 10, 117, 124, 137, Grade 5 11
and using established criteria to review own and 143 others' written work (e.g., peer conferences, checklists, scoring guides, or rubrics) Grade 5 12
P.S.2.5: Give credit W2.5: Give credit for others' ideas, images, and information by citing information about sources, including title and author. 2.5.1: Giving credit for others' ideas, images N/A and information by citing title and source (e.g., author, storyteller, translator, songwriter or artist) P.S.2.6: Use resources W2.6: Use resources such as computers, word processing software, dictionaries and thesauruses to make choices when writing. 2.6.1: Looking up spelling or definitions of Writing: 39 words in dictionaries or correcting misspellings using software programs 2.6.2: Using thesaurus to find synonyms for N/A common word 2.6.3: Writing using a word processor Writing: 39, 102 Grade 5 13