Poetry Project 2008

L.A.B.1.1.3-refines previously learned knowledge and skills related to basic editing skills with increasingly complex assignments and tasks L.A.B.2.1.2-knows purpose for writing; writes to a specific audience L.A.B.2.1.4-uses an organizational structure in writing LA.D.2.2.1-understands that word choices can shape reactions, perception, and beliefs. LA.E.2.2.2-recognizes and explains the effects of language, such as sensory words, rhymes, and choice of vocabulary, and story structure, such as patterns, used in children's texts.

3rd grade Writing standards The student: LA.B.1.2.1 prepares for writing by recording thoughts, focusing on a central idea, grouping related ideas, and identifying the purpose for writing. LA.B.1.2.3 produces final documents that have been edited LA.B.2.2.3 writes for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes. LA.D.2.2.2 identifies and refers to symbol, theme, simile, alliteration, and assonance in oral and written texts. LA.E.1.2.1 identifies the distinguishing features among poetry. 3rd grade Reading standards The student: LA.A.2.2 constructs meaning from a wide range of texts. 2. identifies the author's purpose in a simple text. 3. recognizes when a text is primarily intended to persuade. 6. recognizes the difference between fact and opinion presented in a text. 7. recognizes the use of comparison and contrast in a text.

Standard: Communicates ideas by using the writing process. Standard: Uses descriptive words and phrases. Standard: Uses various organizational strategies, styles, and purposes. Standard: Uses available technology to assist in writing. Standard: Experiences traditional and contemporary literature through a variety of media. Standard: Identifies literary forms (e.g., fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama).

communicates ideas for specific purposes (1e001) organizes information so that the writing conveys a clear message (1e002) writes simple sentences using proper punctuation (1e003) produces short pieces of writing using simple forms (1e004) uses some materials from other media (e.g., computer clip-art) to enhance their writing (1e005) begins to revise written work, with the assistance of the teacher (1e006) uses and spells correctly the vocabulary appropriate for this grade level (1e007) uses correctly the conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) specified for this grade level (1e008) writes simple but complete sentences (1e009) notices and responds to unusual features of language (e.g., alliteration, rhythm, onomatopoeia) (1e052)

Standard 3.2- All Students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes. Building upon knowledge and skills gained in the preceding grade, by the end of Grade 1, students will: A. Writing as a Process (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, postwriting) Begin to generate ideas for writing through talking, sharing, and drawing. Observe the modeling of writing. Begin to use a basic writing process to develop writing. Use simple sentences to convey ideas. Increase fluency (ability to write ideas easily) to improve writing. Continue to use pictures, developmental spelling or conventional text to create writing drafts. Revisit pictures and writings to add detail. Begin to mimic an authoržs voice and patterns. Begin to use a simple checklist to improve writing with teacher support. Begin to use simple computer writing applications during some parts of the writing process. B. Writing as a Product (resulting in a product or publication) Produce finished writings to share with class and/or for publication. Produce stories from personal experiences. Show and talk about own writing for classroom audience. Collect favorite works to place in personal writing folder. C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting Write all upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet from memory. Begin to use basic punctuation and capitalization. Apply sound/symbol relationships to writing words. Use developmental spelling or phonics-based knowledge to spell independently, when necessary. Develop awareness of conventional spelling. Use left-to-right and top-to-bottom directionality and use appropriate spacing between words. D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes (exploring a variety of writing) Create written texts for others to read. Produce a variety of writings, including stories, descriptions, and journal entries, showing relationships between illustrations and printed text.