First Grade Learning Expectations

Essential Learning 1: The student writes clearly and effectively.

Writing Skill 1.3: Begins to write about experience and feelings.

Definition of Writing Skill:

The student begins to show personal feelings and style in writing.

Strategies/Resources:

• Write Idea

- My Journal Unit, lesson 4, p. 110

- Friends Nearby, Unit 1, lesson 3

Assessment:

• Read story

- "Alone," from Days with Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel

• Read poem

  - "Time Alone," by Siri Christainson (from "Wiggle Jiggle All the Way.")

• Draw a picture and write a caption about being alone.

• Writing Prompt: "When I am alone..."

• 1st grade 3-trait writing assessment form