Grade 1 Writing Standards Scope and Sequence

September 1.11 Create art work about an author or theme studied in class. October 1.1 Write a sentence in which they state an opinion about a topic. 1.11 Create and present art work about an author or theme studied in class. November 1.1 - Write a sentence in which they introduce the topic and state an opinion about it. 1.11 Create and present a personal response about an author or theme studied in class. 1.6 With guidance and support from adults, use digital tools to produce a sentence and insert a picture. December 1.11 Create and present a written response with artwork about an author or theme studied in class. 1.6 With guidance and support from adults, use digital tools to produce a sentence and insert a picture. January 1.1 - Write 2 sentences in which they introduce the topic , state an opinion about it and give one supporting reason. February 1.1 - Write 2 sentences in which they introduce the topic , state an opinion about it and give one supporting reason, and begin to provide some sense of closure.

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March 1.1 - Write 2 sentences in which they introduce the topic , state an opinion about it and give one supporting reason, and begin to provide some sense of closure. 1.6 With guidance and support from adults, use digital tools to produce a sentence and insert a picture in collaboration with a peer. April 1.1 - Write 2 sentences in which they introduce the topic , state an opinion about it and give one supporting reason, and begin to provide some sense of closure. May 1.1 - Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion , supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure. 1.11 Create and present a poem, dramatization, artwork , or personal response to a particular author or theme studied in class, with support as needed. June 1.1 - Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion , supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure. 1.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. 1.11 Create and present a poem, dramatization, artwork , or personal response to a

Skills
Priority Standards skill expectations

Supporting standards skill expectations

Grade 1 Writing Standards Scope and Sequence

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particular author or theme studied in class, with support as needed.

1.3 Create a picture which shows 2 events in a story.

1.3 Write a narrative sentence in which they recount 2 or more appropriatelysequenced events.

1.3 - Write a narrative sentence in which they recount 2 or more appropriatelysequenced events and include a detail. 1.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to a question by writing two sentences, focusing on one topic. 1.2 Write an informative sentence in which they name a topic and supply a fact about the topic.

1.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to a question by writing two sentences, focusing on one topic. 1.3 - Write a narrative sentence in which they recount 2 or more appropriatelysequenced events and include a detail. 1.2 Write an informative sentence in which they name a topic and supply a fact about the topic. 1.7 Participate in a whole-group shared research and writing

1.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to a question by writing two sentences, focusing on one topic

1.2 Write an informative sentence in which they name a topic and supply multiple fact about the topic. 1.5 With guidance and support from adults, respond to a question by writing two sentences, focusing on one topic, adding a detail. 1.7 Participate in a shared research and writing project. 1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences

1.2 Write an informative sentence in which they name a topic and supply multiple facts about the topic. 1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions, and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. 1.7 Participate in a shared research and writing project.

1.2 Write an informative sentence in which they name a topic and supply multiple facts about the topic. 1.3 - Write narratives in which they recount 2 or more appropriatelysequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.

1.2 - Write informative /explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure..

Grade 1 Writing Standards Scope and Sequence

project. or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Topic Sentence, Closing Sentence, Student Work, Fact/Opinion, Graphic Organizers, Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(word choice, organization, conventions), Whole-Group Research(Learn 360, Non-Fiction Materials, Literature Links, Charts). Presidents Day, Washington and Lincoln, Families and Communities, Needs and Wants, Properties, Safety and Health

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Instructional Tools
Resources, Materials, Structures, Language

Modeling, Mentor Text(ideas), Mini-Lessons

Fact/Opinion, Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(ideas, organization, conventions),

Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(ideas, organization, conventions), Topic Sentence, Fact/Opinion, Computer Skills, Sequencing

Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(ideas, organization, conventions), Computer Skills(a graphic), Student Work, Sequencing; Whole-Group Research(Learn 360, Non-Fiction Materials, Literature Links, Charts)

Graphic Organizers, Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(word choice, organization, conventions), Student Work, Fact/Opinion.

Content Connections

Fables and Stories, My Family, Citizenship, Making and Changing Rules, How Do We Learn?

Fire Safety, Manners, Places in My Community, Columbus, How Do We Learn?, Fairy Tales

Similar Stories, Different Lands, Family and Traditions, Family Roles and Responsibilities, Family History, Veterans Day, The Moon, Astronomy, Explorers

Personal Safety, Different Kinds of Families, Beliefs and Customs, Holiday Celebrations, Wants and Needs, The Moon, Explorers

Eating Healthy, Families Change Over Time, People, Diversity, Customs and Traditions, Martin Luther King, Properties, Human Body

Topic Sentence, Closing Sentence, Student Work, Fact/Opinion, Graphic Organizers, Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(word choice, organization, conventions, fluency), Computer Skills(a graphic, collaboration), Whole-Group Research. Birth of Our Nation, History of the Earth, Communities and Regions, Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs, Community Helpers,

Topic Sentence, Closing Sentence, Student Work, Fact/Opinion, Graphic Organizers, Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(word choice, organization, conventions, fluency), Sequencing, Describing and Temporal Words. Plants, Animals, and Habitats, Earth Day, Citizenship, Organisms, Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs,

Topic Sentence, Closing Sentence, Student Work, Graphic Organizers, Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(word choice, organization, voice, fluency), Sequencing, Poetry

Topic Sentence, Closing Sentence, Student Work, Graphic Organizers, Modeling , MiniLessons, Mentor Texts(word choice, organization, voice, fluency), Sequencing, Poetry, Computer Skills(publishing, collaboration), Poetry. Important Places in the Community, Flag Day, Organisms, Personal Health and Wellness, Exercise and Fitness

Mozart, Music, and Instruments, Plants and Animals, Citizenship, Hospital-Land Field Trip, Personal Health and Wellness.

Grade 1 Writing Standards Scope and Sequence

Common Quarterly Assessments
Quarter 1: Narrative Draw a picture and rite a sentence telling about your favorite food. How does it taste? What does it look like? How does it feel? Quarter 2: Informative Write 2 sentences telling things you do to keep your body healthy. Draw a picture to go with your writing.

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Quarter 4: Opinion Pick one of the characters from, The Pain and The Great One. Tell why they are your favorite character. Make sure that you give at least two reasons from the book for why you chose them. You need to start with a topic sentence and end with a closing sentence.

Quarter 3: Narrative Think about the 4 seasons---Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall. Write about a time you did something fun during one of these seasons. Make sure you include a topic sentence, two details, and a concluding sentence.

Priority Writing Standards Across the Year: 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 1.11