Content Standard: G. Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing and Speaking
Students will use stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing and speaking to explore ideas, to present lines of thought, to represent and reflect on human experience, and to communicate feelings, knowledge, and opinions. 
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able tp	Essential Elements (Specific grade level  learning objectives)		Suggested Performance Activities (Relating to Assessments)		Suggested Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Dictate or write stories or essays which convey basic ideas, have sequences that make sense, and show evidence of a beginning, middle, and ending.	Students will explore and communicate in Ideas and Organization.		Students will write stories which have a beginning, middle, and end. Students will write stories that have a sequence and make sense.		Fall and spring writing prompt Daily writing Written reports	Beginning Middle End Main idea Sequence Story First  Next Then