WR082.a
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Writing Standard 2.a - Level 8
Write in a variety of genres such as narratives, essays, stories, business letters, and research for specific purposes (for example: to analyze, to evaluate, to entertain, to inform, to persuade, or to explain).
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Write in a variety of genres (types) such as narratives (stories of events that have happened to you or to others), essays, stories, business letters, and research for specific purposes (for example: to analyze or point out different parts, to judge, to entertain, to inform, to persuade, or to explain).
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
Recognize differences between genres.
Choose the appropriate genre for a particular assignment.
Identify the purpose.
Know the audience.
ABLE TO DO
Independently (without help from others):
Choose a writing style to fit the genre
Create a piece of writing which satisfies the requirements of an assignment.
Use appropriate language for the audience.
List a set of criteria for each genre.
Instructional Strategies
Students will read a variety of short examples of the genres that they will be expected to produce.
Before writing a childrens' story, students will bring his/her favorite story to class for the purpose of creating a list of critera that set children's stories apart from other stories.
Assessment Strategies
The final grade for the childrens' story project will be determined by means of a conference between student(s) and teacher.
Resources
Projects and Activities
Write and mail a friendly letter.
Write and mail a business letter.
Choose a research topic and follow the steps to create a formal research paper which includes a works cited page.
Write, illustrate, and publish a children's story (either independently or as part of a group).
