Writing - Grade 4
Writing Strands, Learning Targets, and Elements
Strand 1: The student writes clearly and effectively.
Learning Target 1.1- Develop concept and design:
- Element 1- Develop a topic or theme;
- Element 2 - Organize thoughts around a clear beginning, middle, and end;
- Element 3 - Use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas;
- Element 4 - Write coherently and effectively.
Learning Target 1.2 - Use style appropriate to the audience and purpose:
- Element 1 - Use voice, word choice, and sentence fluency for intended style.
Learning Target 1.3 - Apply writing conventions:
- Element 1 - Know and applies correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization.
Strand 2: The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
Learning Target 2.1 - Write to different audiences.
Learning Target 2.2 - Write for different purposes such as:
- Element 1 - Telling stories;
- Element 2 - Presenting analytical responses to literature;
- Element 3 - Conveying technical information;
- Element 4 - Completing a team project;
- Element 5 - Explaining concepts and procedures;
- Element 6 - Persuading.
Learning Target 2.3 - Write in a variety of forms including:
- Element 1 - Narratives, journals, poems, essays, stories, and technical writing.
Learning Target 2.4 - Write for career applications.
Strand 3: The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process. Note: These learning targets will be assessed in classroom-based evaluation.
Learning Target 3.1 - Prewrite:
- Element 1 - Generate ideas;
- Element 2 - Gathers information.
Learning Target 3.2 - Draft:
- Element 1 - Elaborate on a topic and supporting details.
Learning Target 3.3 - Revise:
- Element 1- Collect input;
- Element 2 - Enhance style.
Learning Target 3.4 - Edit:
- Element 1 - Use resources to correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage.
Learning Target 3.5 - Publish:
- Element 1 - Select a publishing form;
- Element 2 Produce a completed writing project to share with chosen audience.
Strand 4: The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
Learning Target 4.1 - Assess own strengths and needs for improvement:
- Element 1 - As a writer, analyzes effective writing;
- Element 2 - Sets goals for improvement.
Learning Target 4.2 - Seek and offer feedback:
- Element 1 - Seek and use feedback to improve writing;
- Element 2 Offer suggestions and comments to others.