English Language Arts and Reading.1.11.A

The student is expected to

plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as by drawing and brainstorming;

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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Composition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts--writing process. The student uses the writing process recursively to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.

Use a rubric to monitor students’ progress. This SE should be assessed both while a student is generating ideas and when a student has completed her work.

Sample rubric:

    1. The student is unable to plan a first draft by generating on-task ideas even with adult assistance.
    2. The student is able to plan a first draft by generating on-task ideas by drawing OR brainstorming with adult assistance.
    3. The student is able to plan a first draft by generating on-task ideas by drawing AND brainstorming with adult assistance.
    4. The student is able to plan a first draft by generating on-task ideas by drawing AND brainstorming independently
Brainstorming is a technique in which many ideas are generated quickly and without judgment or evaluation, usually as part of a problem-solving process or to inspire creative thinking. It may be conducted in a small group, large group, or individually.
the product a writer creates during the writing process when the writer organizes thoughts and attempts to create a cohesive text that supports the purpose and message

Research

Graham, S., Bollinger, A., Booth Olson, C., D’Aoust, C., MacArthur, C., McCutchen, D., & Olinghouse, N. (2012). Teaching elementary school students to be effective writers: A practice guide (NCEE 2012–4058). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/writing_pg_062612.pdf

Summary: The four recommendations in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, "Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers," encourage teachers to help students use writing flexibly and effectively in communicating their ideas.