- Practice narrative, opinion and informational writing
- Develop and refine strategies for writing across curriculum
- Learn and identify parts of speech such as prepositional phrases and direct objects
- Form complex sentence structures by adding prepositional phrases and clauses
- Employ enriched vocabulary and add purposeful, descriptive language
- Practice brainstorming techniques and organized thinking using graphic organizers
- Practice writing strategies and observe model texts
- Form strong topic and concluding sentences
- Write an organized introduction that provides background on a topic, followed by three informative body paragraphs and a conclusion
- Create stories that reflect personal life lessons and story elements
- Practice how to support ideas with researched material
- Locate resources and actively read and research material before beginning to write
- Cite sources within essays
- Diagram sentences for a stronger understanding of structure
- Practice word relationships through analogies
- Programs used include Wordly Wise, G.U.M. (Grammar, Usage, Mechanics), and Writing Units of Study by Lucy Calkins
Age 3 through 6th Grade
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