In Expressive Writing 1 students learned to construct simple sentences, edit short paragraphs, and write short paragraphs for a sequence of pictures. The writing process included discussion of the assignment, writing, then editing their work. By the end of Expressive Writing 1, students should have been able to write a paragraph that described a sequence of related actions using declarative sentences, punctuate the sentences correctly, write consistently in the past tense, and write paragraphs that included sufficient detail and stay on topic.
Expressive Writing 2 is designed for students who can construct a basic paragraph, but who have problems with clarity, are unable to punctuate quotes and other sentence types correctly, and use a narrow variety of sentence forms. Writing exercises begin with simple one-paragraph assignments, then increase gradually to two, three and more paragraphs. Students learn to infer important detail that must have happened between pictures in a sequence. By the end of Expressive Writing 2, students can write a multi-paragraph narrative that is: written clearly (using clear pronoun referents and including details necessary for clarity) uses a variety of sentence types, and includes correctly punctuated direct quotes.
Students will be given spelling words and packets from Target 780 Spelling.
Grading Scale
S+ 95 - 100%
S 90 - 94%
S- 85 - 89%
I 84% and below
Expressive Writing 2 is designed for students who can construct a basic paragraph, but who have problems with clarity, are unable to punctuate quotes and other sentence types correctly, and use a narrow variety of sentence forms. Writing exercises begin with simple one-paragraph assignments, then increase gradually to two, three and more paragraphs. Students learn to infer important detail that must have happened between pictures in a sequence. By the end of Expressive Writing 2, students can write a multi-paragraph narrative that is: written clearly (using clear pronoun referents and including details necessary for clarity) uses a variety of sentence types, and includes correctly punctuated direct quotes.
Students will be given spelling words and packets from Target 780 Spelling.
Grading Scale
S+ 95 - 100%
S 90 - 94%
S- 85 - 89%
I 84% and below