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1st Grade Writing Scope and Sequence 2018-2019

Grading Period 1 Unit 1: Writers Build Good Habits

Estimated Date Range: 8/15 -9/14Estimated Time Frame: 22 days

Note: Re-engagement is incorporated through regular instructionConcepts within the Unit TEKS

Concept #1 We are all WritersSuggested Days: 8

Priority Standards1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and


making appropriate contributions

Important Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences

Integrated Standards1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement

Concept #2: Writers Learn the Writing ProcessSuggested Days: 10

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text.

Important Standards1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end

Integrated Standards1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions


1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #3: Writers Work with the TeacherSuggested Days: 4

Priority Standards1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions 1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end

Important Standards1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Integrated Standards1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement

Spelling Suggested Days: 22

Integrated Standards1.22A use phonological knowledge to match sounds to letters to construct known words

Unit 2: Writers Write Pattern Books Estimated Date Range: 9/17 – 10/15

Estimated Time Frame: 14 daysNote: Re-engagement is incorporated through regular instruction

Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Writers Study Pattern Books Priority Standards


to Get Ideas for Their WritingSuggested Days: 6

1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student

Integrated Standards1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #2: Writers Write Pattern Books and ElaborateSuggested Days: 5

Priority Standards1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text


Integrated Standards1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences


1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #3: Writers Share Their Books with OthersSuggested Days: 3

Priority Standards1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student

Integrated Standards1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions


SpellingSuggested Days: 22

Integrated Standards1.22A use phonological knowledge to match sounds to letters to construct known words1.22C spell high frequency words from a commonly used list1.22E use resources to find correct spellings

Unit 3: Writers Write Personal Narratives Estimated Date Range: 10/8 – 11/19


Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Writers Write Small MomentsSuggested Days: 11 (Note: 9 days of this concept will be in the 1st 9 weeks, 2 will be in the 2nd 9 weeks)

Priority Standards1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end 1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions



Grading Period 2Unit 3: Writers Write Personal Narratives

Estimated Date Range: 10/8 – 11/19Estimated Time Frame: 24 days

Note: Re-engagement is incorporated through regular instruction

Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Writers Write Small MomentsSuggested Days: 11 (Note: 9 days of this concept will be in the 1st 9 weeks, 2 will be in the 2nd 9 weeks)


Important Standards1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement


1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #2: Writers Add Details to Make Their Stories Come Alive Suggested Days: 13


Important Standards1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (iii) adjectives

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions




Integrated Standards1.22A use phonological knowledge to match sounds to letters to construct known words1.22C spell high frequency words from a commonly used list1.22E use resources to find correct spellings

Unit 4: Writers Write All About Books Estimated Date Range: 11/12 – 12/7


Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Writers Show That They are ExpertsSuggested Days: 15

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (iii) adjectives (vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for


(i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions


Integrated Standards1.22A use phonological knowledge to match sounds to letters to construct known words1.22C spell high frequency words from a commonly used list1.22E use resources to find correct spellings1.22B use letter-sound patterns to spell: (i) consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words

Unit 5: Writers Write How To Books Estimated Date Range: 12/10 – 12/21


Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Writers Teach Others How to Do ThingsSuggested Days:

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking(vii) time order transition words


Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) (vii) time order transition words1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions


Integrated Standards1.22A use phonological knowledge to match sounds to letters to construct known words1.22C spell high frequency words from a commonly used list1.22E use resources to find correct spellings1.22B use letter-sound patterns to spell: (i) consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words(ii) consonant –vowel-consonant-silent e words (CVCe)1.22D spell words with inflectional endings (e.g., adding ‘s’ to make words plural)


Grading Period 3 Unit 6: Writers Write Imaginative Stories



Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Writers Create Realistic Characters and SettingsSuggested Days: 12

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion


1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #2: Writers Create New Characters and WorldsSuggested Days: 11

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end


Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences


1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions


Integrated Standards1.22A use phonological knowledge to match sounds to letters to construct known words1.22C spell high frequency words from a commonly used list1.22E use resources to find correct spellings1.22B use letter-sound patterns to spell: (i) consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words(ii) consonant –vowel-consonant-silent e words (CVCe)(iii) one syllable words with consonant blends (e.g. drop) 1.22D spell words with inflectional endings (e.g., adding ‘s’ to make words plural)

Unit 7: Writers Learn From Mentor TextsEstimated Date Range: 2/11 – 3/8


Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Writers Notice and Name What Authors DoSuggested Days: 6

Priority Standards1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.11A recognize sensory details in literary text

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-


to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #2: Writers Revise By Trying Out Crafting TechniquesSuggested Days: 9

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.11A recognize sensory details in literary text 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student1.19B write short letters that put ideas in a chronological or logical sequence and use appropriate conventions (e.g., date, salutation, closing) 1.19C write brief comments on literary or informational text

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)


(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #3: Publishing Powerful PiecesSuggested Days: 4

Priority Standards1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text1.17E Publish and share writing with others


Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me)


1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions



Grading Period 4Unit 8: Writers are Researchers



Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Researchers Think About What They Want to Research and Read MoreSuggested Days: 5

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence


1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.23A Generate a list of topics of class wide interest and formulate open-ended questions about one or two of the topics (with adult assistance) 1.24B decide what sources of information might be relevant to answer these questions (with adult assistance)

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #2: Researchers Gather FactsSuggested Days: 6

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas)


1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.24A gather evidence from available sources (natural and personal) as well as from interviews with local experts (with adult assistance) 1.24B use text features (tables of contents, alphabetized index) in an appropriate reference works (e.g. picture dictionaries) to locate information (with adult assistance)

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making


appropriate contributions Concept #3: Researchers Make a Research Plan and Publish Their WorkSuggested Days: 9

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.17E Publish and share writing with others 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Important Standards1.24C record basic information in simple visual formats (e.g. notes, charts, picture graphs, diagrams) (with assistance) 1.25A revise the topic as a result of answers to initial research questions (with adult assistance) 1.26A create a visual display or dramatization to convey the results of the research (with adult assistance)

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences


(ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences



Writers Use Their Writing Skills in Many Genres Estimated Date Range: 4/15 – 5/24


Concepts within the Unit TEKSConcept #1 Poets Choose Their Words CarefullySuggested Days: 11

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.18B write short poems that convey sensory details1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Important Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (iii) adjectives

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking


(ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper) (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #2: Writers of Fiction Entertain Their Readers Suggested Days: 7

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.18A write brief stories that include a beginning, middle, and end 1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases


(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #3: Writers of Informational Text Teach Their ReadersSuggested Days: 7

Priority Standards1.17A Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing (e.g., drawing, sharing ideas, listing key ideas) 1.17B Develop drafts by sequencing ideas through writing sentences 1.17C Revise drafts by adding or deleting a word, phrase, or sentence 1.17D Edit drafts for grammar, punctuation, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric 1.19A write brief composition about topics of interest to the student1.13A identify the topic and explain the author’s purpose in writing about the text

Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-


to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions

Concept #4: Writers Publish Their Work and CelebrateSuggested Days: 3

Priority Standards1.17E Publish and share writing with others


Integrated Standards1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)(iii) adjectives (iv) adverbs (time, before, next)(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases(vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me) 1.21A form upper- and lower-case letters legibly in text, using the basic conventions of print (left-to-right and top-to-bottom progression), including spacing between words and sentences 1.21B recognize and use basic capitalization for (i) the beginning of sentences (ii) basic capitalization for the pronoun "I" (iii) basic capitalization for names of people 1.20B speak in complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement


1.20C ask questions with appropriate subject-verb inversion 1.21C recognize and use punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences 1.27A listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information 1.27B follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions 1.28A share information and ideas that focus on the topic under discussion, speaking clearly at an appropriate pace, using the conventions of language1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions 1.29A follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including listening to others, speaking when recognized, and making appropriate contributions 1.20A understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking (i) verbs (past, present, and future) (iii) adjectives



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