Content Standard: E. Process of Writing and Speaking
Students will demonstrate the ability to use the skills and strategies of the writing process.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)		Suggested Performance Activities (Relating to Assessments)		Suggested Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Tell about experiences and discoveries both orally and in writing.	Students will begin to *develop Ideas in writing *brainstorm with teacher 2-3 supporting details.		After experiencing a field trip, listening to a guest speaker or viewing and /or interacting with a performer, the student will brainstorm what they have seen, learned or what impressed them.		Using teacher as a scribe, students will brainstorm their discoveries made on trip. (Secor Rubric)	brainstorm share memories.
2. Respond to stories orally and in writing.	Students will talk and/or write about stories connecting * text to self * text to text * text to world		Students will tell and write about stories that they've read. Students keep a reading log.		Student produces writing that is developmentally appropriate in language, voice and mechanics as evidenced by portfolio. Student speaks clearly on topic and in whole sentences. Writing prompts.	.
3. Respond to remarks or statements orally and in writing.	Students will begin to develop an understanding of a topic using 2-3 supporting details when writing or speaking.		Students will practice skills of listening to the speaker, forming questions and answering questions during classroom sharing periods.		1. Teacher anecdotal or taped observation during the sharing period. 2. Teacher will make an anecdotal record or taped observation during the writing conference. It will be noted how and why or why not the student revises her/his piece in response to conference. 3. After viewing a performance, the student will write a thank you note or card that is specific to the presentation.	.