Knowledge and Skills Statement
Use a rubric to monitor students’ progress. This SE should be assessed both while students are developing drafts and when they have completed final drafts.
Sample rubric:
- The student is unable to revise drafts by adding details in picture or words even with adult assistance.
- The student is able to recognize where revisions could be made with adult assistance but is unable to add details even with adult assistance. (For example, a student may realize she needs to add in details regarding what kind of animals were in the yard but may be unable to pinpoint where those details should go.)
- The student is able to recognize where revisions could be made with adult assistance and is able to add details independently.
- The student is able to recognize where revisions could be made and is able to revise drafts by adding details in pictures or words independently.
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.