Writing Personal Narrative
Persuasive Writing
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Reading and Writing Standards
Throughout the year we will be assessing your child's reading and writing. I wanted to ensure that all parents and guardians are informed of the Department of Education Reading and Writing Standards for Grade three students. By clicking on the the photos of the pamphlets below, you will find a friendly guide to what is expected of your child. Teachers have been working hard to ensure their students meet them.
You will find many helpful tips and information that will provide you with ideas in supporting your child at home. Student writing is scored by the Traits of Writing, that are outlined on the pamphlet, which include; Ideas (content), Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, Voice and Conventions. During the months of September and October we have been focusing on the traits of Ideas and Conventions. I personally feel these are two of the most important traits as writing begins with the idea and without conventions, the meaning or message is lost.
We will spend a great deal of time reviewing the Writing Process. The posters will be taught and reviewed throughout the year.
Writing and Reading Standards for New Brunswick students
Throughout the year we will be assessing your child's reading and writing. I wanted to ensure that all parents and guardians are informed of the Department of Education Reading and Writing Standards for Grade three students. By clicking on the the photos of the pamphlets below, you will find a friendly guide to what is expected of your child. Teachers have been working hard to ensure their students meet them.
You will find many helpful tips and information that will provide you with ideas in supporting your child at home. Student writing is scored by the Traits of Writing, that are outlined on the pamphlet, which include; Ideas (content), Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, Voice and Conventions. During the months of September and October we have been focusing on the traits of Ideas and Conventions. I personally feel these are two of the most important traits as writing begins with the idea and without conventions, the meaning or message is lost.
We will spend a great deal of time reviewing the Writing Process. The posters will be taught and reviewed throughout the year.
Writing and Reading Standards for New Brunswick students
Let's Start at the Beginning.....Sentences! Let's begin the year with a review of basic grammar. Strong sentences need a noun, verb and adjectives to be exciting and interesting. Check out these videos to review!
As we work on our writing this year we will set goals. I will conference with each student and we will choose a goal based on their benchmark writing and one thing they can make gains with. We will then check in at a later date to see if the goal was met and maintained! Wish us luck!
Conventions
Organization
Organizing your writing is kind of like a hamburger, don't you think? The beginning and the end are like the buns and the middle is like the meat patty....with lots of juicy details!
Writing must have the following;
1. A Bold Beginning
2. A Mighty Middle
3. An Excellent Ending
Writing must have the following;
1. A Bold Beginning
2. A Mighty Middle
3. An Excellent Ending
Mighty Middles After using an exciting bold beginning, a Mighty Middle is what is needed next. The Rule of 3 is the key! The power point below will explain just how the Rule of 3 works! Click on the 3 for action! You will be amazed at how the Rule of 3 will make your middle very mighty!
Interesting Introductions - Hook your reader to keep them interested to keep reading!
1. Start with a Question - How would you spend $1 000.00?
2. Describe the Setting - The small toy store was hot and crowded with eager children.
3. Begin with a Surprising Fact - Frogs don't drink water; they absorb it through their skin.
4. Begin with Dialogue - "I know where the treasure is buried'', Captain Hawk told his crew.
2. Describe the Setting - The small toy store was hot and crowded with eager children.
3. Begin with a Surprising Fact - Frogs don't drink water; they absorb it through their skin.
4. Begin with Dialogue - "I know where the treasure is buried'', Captain Hawk told his crew.