English Language Arts and Reading.1.11.B.i

The student is expected to

develop drafts in oral, pictorial, or written form by:

 

organizing with structure; and

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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Composition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts--writing process. The student uses the writing process recursively to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.

Use a rubric to monitor students’ progress. This rubric can be used while students are developing drafts and when they have completed a final draft.

Sample rubric:

  1. The student is unable to organize drafts with structure even with adult assistance and supports (graphic organizers, etc.).
  2. The student is unable to organize drafts consistently with adult assistance and supports.
  3. The student is able to organize drafts consistently with adult assistance and supports.
  4. The student is able to organize drafts independently and consistently.

Note:

If students need a graphic organizer to scaffold this SE, the rubric can still be used to assess students’ ability to accurately complete the graphic organizer.

Once students have planned their writing, the next step in the writing process is to start organizing thoughts into sentences. This initial draft is often messy. Students should not focus on writing in a polished manner during this stage.
The structure of writing should progress in an order that is logical and easy for the reader to follow. Ideas should be presented in a manner that best reflects the intended purpose. In first grade, students are beginning to write with a clear introduction, body and conclusion, but the body may be brief.

Research

Graham, S., Bollinger, A., Booth Olson, C., D’Aoust, C., MacArthur, C., McCutchen, D., & Olinghouse, N. (2012). Teaching elementary school students to be effective writers: A practice guide (NCEE 2012–4058). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/writing_pg_062612.pdf

Summary: The four recommendations in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, "Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers," encourage teachers to help students use writing flexibly and effectively in communicating their ideas.