Grade 3
Language Arts
Writing
Standard 1

WRITING STRATEGIES.


 
Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments
1.  Open Court

 (a)  Framework for Effective Teaching, Grade 4 (Teacher's Guide)

 (b)  Collections for Young Scholars, Grade 4, Vols. 1 and 2 

 (c)  Comprehension Checkpoint, Grade 4 (workbook tests for stories)

 (d)  Explorer's Notebook, Vol. 4 (student workbook)

 (e)  Reading/Writing Connection, Vol. 4 (student workbook)

 (f)  Reading and Writing Skills Practice, Grade 4 (student workbook)

 (g)  Response Guide

 (h)  Essay and Writing Assessment Masters

 (i)  Comprehension Assessment Masters

 (j)  Teacher's Tool Cards:
  - Writer's Craft/Reading
  - Grammar, Mechanics and Usage
  - Spelling and Vocabulary
  - Study and Research
  - Classroom Supports

 (k)  Formative Assessment (Teacher's)

 (l)  Research Assessment (for research papers) 

 (m)  Continuous Assessment Masters (editing sheets, portfolios)

 (n)  Student Tool Cards

2.  SRA Reading Laboratory materials

3.  San Mateo Spelling

4.  Formula-Three Reading-Spelling-Learning Program Instructor's Manual

5.  School sites have reading chain and other sets of novels, biographies, nonfiction, picture books and plays, which are in addition to Open Court materials. 

See Teacher Tool Cards, Student Tool Cards, 22-42.

See Friendship Unit, Collection for Young Scholars text.

Previously Published Data

1.) Have students complete this multi-level process to arrive at at final piece of writing on the following math related problem Writing in Math: The computer monitors in the classroom each measure 13 inches by 14 inches. What is the perimeter of one monitor? What is the perimeter of 11 monitors? Show how you know using numbers, words, and illustrations. Use word processing , draw tools, and a calculator as needed.

  • First, have students look up the definition of the word perimeter, copy the definition, and in cursive, rewrite the definition so that the aliens can understand its meaning.
  • Second, have students write a paragraph to an alien explaining the strategies used in solving the math problem. Remind students that the alien does not know anything about out mathematics system.
  • Then have partners use the rubric to score each other's writing. As students read their work aloud, their partner should make notes of places in the writing that are unclear, stating, "I want to know more about..." The writer then sketches a quick "snapshot" of the intended meaning using the "Revision Snapshot" process. Two or three "snapshots" in a piece of writing are enough for students to work on.
  • Students then use the snapshots to revise their own writing. They can ask questions to improve the score: "What can be done to make the writing clearer? or more expressive? or easier to read?" The revised copy can be partner scored again to note improvements made to the writing.
  • Last, have students submit the definition, the partner scored draft, and the final scored copy.
    • 1.  Collection for Young Scholars Comprehension Checkpoint (workbook tests for stories)

    2.  Explorer's Notebook, Vol. 4

    3.  Reading/Writing Connection, Vol. 4

    4.  Skills Assessment

    5.  Reading and Writing Skills Practice, Grade 4

    6.  Continuous Assessment Masters

    7.  Students' writing samples and SPJUSD rubrics

    8.  Reproducible Masters, Parts 1 and 2

    Previously Published Data

    1.) Student products should evidence clear, concise, and effective writing. Product:

    Sample scoring guide for final paragraph:

    Score 1: below standard 

    Score 2: approaching standard 

    Score 3: at standard 

    Score 4: above standard 

    Format:

  • Accurate numbers 
  • Paragraph Illustrations 
  • Word processing 
  • Draw tools 
  • Proper use of conventions 
  • Handwriting 

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    Content:

  • Accurate solution 
  • Paragraph with topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion 
  • Dictionary use 
  • Draft copy 
  • Revised final copy 

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