Mrs. Smith's Grade 1 Class
Ideas
- the main message, the content
- use pictures and words to make the message clear
- stick to one topic
- use details to make the main idea more interesting
Voice
- Voice of the writer comes through the words
- Choose topics that are meaningful/personal to them
Begin to think about the audience - who is going to read the writing?
Sentence Fluency
- the rhythm and flow of the writing
- write complete sentences
- Use different kids of sentences
- read writing aloud to listen for fluency
Organization
- put details in an order that makes sense
- begin to use interesting introductions
- begin to write interesting conclusions
Word Choice
- the use of rich, colourful, precise language
- Use sensory words in writing
- Look for and learn new words and use them in writing
- Use words to help the reader "picture" what is written
Conventions
- Use spaces between words
- Use capitals and periods
Spell Word Wall Words correctly
Presentation
- the visual aspect of the writing
- Is the writing neat and tidy?
- Does the work have a title?
- Are pictures used?