Fourth Grade Learning Expectations

Essential Learning 1: The student writes clearly and effectively.

Writing Skill 1.2: Demonstrates elaboration of a topic or theme through examples, details, facts, etc.

Definition of writing skill 1.2:

elaboration- expanding a topic or supporting a statement

Strategies:

• Write Idea

- pages 31, 233, 233A, 234, 235, and 246

• Instructional Three-Trait Writing Rubric

Assessment:

• Internet links on concept and design

  - Three-Trait Writing Assessment - parallel to WASL Rubric