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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Composition: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts--genres. The student uses genre characteristics and craft to compose multiple texts that are meaningful.

Use a checklist or anecdotal notes during small-group or one-on-one conferences to keep track of whether students are dictating or composing literary texts, including personal narratives.

An observational rubric can be used.

Sample rubric:
1) The student does not dictate or compose literary texts, including personal narratives.
2) The student inconsistently dictates or compose literary texts, including personal narratives, with adult assistance.
3) The student inconsistently dictates or composes literary texts, including personal narratives, independently.
4) The student consistently dictates or composes literary texts, including personal narratives, independently.

 

A personal narrative is an expressive literary piece written in first person that centers on a particular event in the author’s life and may contain vivid description as well as personal commentary and observations.

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 WWC practice guide, Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers, encourage teachers to help students use writing flexibly and effectively in communicating their ideas.