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    Blog Post

    Don’t Leave Grammar to AI

    English Language Arts: 
    Grammar
    Sentence
    Punctuation
    Capitalization
    Usage

    Blog Post

    Grow the Reading-Writing Connection

    English Language Arts: 
    Reading
    Writing
    Traits of Writing
    Qualities of Writing
    Writing Process

    Student Writing Model

    My Trip to Mexico

    Many details are included in this writing, and a personal tone emerges. The piece has a clear beginning, middle, and ending.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Theme: 
    Play
    Travel
    Geography

    Student Writing Model

    A Happy Day

    This writing shows the feelings of the writer and is well organized.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Theme: 
    Family
    Love

    Student Writing Model

    My Favorite Pet

    Adam, the first-grade writer of this model, uses his senses to describe his cat—fluffy, soft, fat. Readers can “see” and “feel” Buzz.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Family
    Home

    Student Writing Model

    How Much I Know About Space

    Ryan tells what he learned on a visit to a space center.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Theme: 
    Science
    Education

    Student Writing Model

    Sweet Spring

    This writing has delightful details and a clear voice.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Theme: 
    Seasons
    Environment
    Nature
    Plants

    Student Writing Model

    Parrots

    First-grader Traci begins and ends her report with a main idea about parrots: they are pretty, colorful birds.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Report
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Science

    Student Writing Model

    Happy Easter

    This model is based on a story submitted by first-grader Ashley. Her story has a main character with a problem. The problem is solved in an interesting way.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story Paragraph
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Holidays

    Student Writing Model

    Leaf Person

    In Bowen’s story, he imagines himself as a leaf. He gives lots of details about being blown around by the wind.

    Level: 
    Grade 1
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Form: 
    Story
    Theme: 
    Imagination
    Environment

    Blog Post

    Celebrating Presidents' Day in the Primary Grades

    English Language Arts: 
    Reading
    Writing
    21st Century Skills: 
    Critical Thinking
    Creative Thinking
    Researching
    Social-Emotional Intelligence: 
    Empathy

    Blog Post

    Developing Fluent Readers

    English Language Arts: 
    Reading
    21st Century Skills: 
    Reading

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.8

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Literature

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.E

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Foundational Skills

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.3.B

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Foundational Skills

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.4

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.9

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.10

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.D

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Language

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.3

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Language

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.8

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Literature

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.4

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.9

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.10

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

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