Learning Domain: Reading Literature
Standard: Key Ideas and Details.
Indicator: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
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Learning Domain: Writing
Standard: Research to Build and Present Knowledge.
Indicator: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
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Learning Domain: Reading for Informational Text
Standard: Key Ideas and Details.
Indicator: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
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Learning Domain: Writing
Standard: Range of Writing.
Indicator: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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2 Strong
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Learning Domain: Writing
Standard: Production and Distribution of Writing.
Indicator: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
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2 Strong
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Learning Domain: Reading for Literature
Standard: Key Ideas and Details.
Indicator: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Degree of Alignment:
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Learning Domain: Reading for Informational Text
Standard: Key Ideas and Details.
Indicator: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Degree of Alignment:
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Learning Domain: Writing
Standard: Research to Build and Present Knowledge.
Indicator: Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
Degree of Alignment:
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Great resource for general writing skills. It appears that many of the activities are geared for K-3, however they can easily be modified for older students as well. Lesson Plans, organizers and handouts are included and the site is well organized. For newer teachers looking for a program to get their writing classes started, this may be a good place to begin.
The writing lessons offered by FreeReading are comprehensive and well organized. The categories range in genres from composing an advertisement to writing a personal narrative. I liked how each writing activity/lesson is broken down into three sections; introduce, reintroduce and build mastery. The writing skill or strategy is introduced to the students using modeling, explicit instruction, and group practice where the teacher asks questions to guide the writing. The “reintroduce” section includes a brief review of the topic followed by addition writing practice either as a whole class or in small groups. The “building mastery” is independent practice. The lessons include suggestions to accommodate advanced students, struggling learners, and ELLs. The lessons include a topical graphic organizer to help students organize writing elements, a list of materials needed, and suggested reading when relevant. Some lessons also include writing samples and templates which is great for the younger grades. Most lessons are designated for grades K-3, however many of the graphic organizers can be used by upper elementary students and beyond for organizing writing projects. Emphasis on practice writing helps make the writing and thinking process visible. Overall a very worthwhile resource to explore and use.
This site is rich with writing lesson ideas and templates. Organized into three categories:
Introduce - students are introduced to writing skills through a variety of activities. Learner observes...does not actually write.
Reintroduce - students will complete a graphic organizer to practice the application of a writing skill.
Build Mastery - students will expand their knowledge of a writing skill by engaging in a variety of activities.
Target: for grades 1,2,3. CCSS scoring is based on: Reintroduce: Persuasive Paragraph
Jane Wilson