The Standards printed in blue are demonstrated by the work on the Animal Stories.

E. PROCESSES OF WRITING AND SPEAKING

Students will demonstrate the ability to use the skills and strategies of the writing process. Effective communication can improve the work of writers and speakers. Students will use a wide range of strategies to address different audiences for a variety of purposes. Students will write or speak for reflective, creative and informational purposes.

E. PROCESSES OF WRITING AND SPEAKING

Students will demonstrate the ability to use the skills and strategies of the writing process. Students will be able to:

ELEMENTARY GRADES Pre-K-2

1. Tell about experiences and discoveries, both orally and in writing.

2. Respond to stories orally and in writing.

3. Respond to remarks or statements orally and in writing.

Students will write and speak correctly, using conventions of standard written and spoken English. Knowledge of language structure and conventions (e.g., spelling, punctuation, level of formality) is used to create, critique, discuss, and present print and nonprint texts.

F. STANDARD ENGLISH CONVENTIONS

Students will write and speak correctly, using conventions of standard written and spoken English. Students will be able to:

ELEMENTARY GRADES Pre-K-2

1. Edit their own written work for standard English spelling and usage, as evidenced by pieces that show and contain: *complete sentences.

*initial understanding of the use of pronouns and adjectives.

*evidence of correct spelling of frequently used words.

*few significant errors in the capitalization of proper nouns and of the words that begin sentences.

*few significant errors in the use of end stop punctuation (e.g., periods, question marks).

2.Use oral language appropriate to the level of formality required.