Content Area: Language Arts Literacy

 

Index: 3.2 D Grade 4 CPI 14

 

Standard: 3.2 Reading

 

Strand: D - Writing for Forms, Audiences, & Purposes (exploring a variety of writing)

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 14 -  The student will review scoring criteria of a writing rubric

 

Grade: 4

 

Sample Activities:

 

·      In groups, students read individual literature responses they have written to Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Each group’s task is to select one response that will serve as a vehicle for discussion. Afterwards, the whole class discusses the criteria they used to make their selections. These criteria
a rewritten on chart paper by the teacher so the children can refer to the chart when they compose pieces later.

 

·      Children make a checklist of things they have to think about when they write, such as spelling, vocabulary, and staying on a topic. Their checklist is kept in each child’s portfolio and is also put on display in the room for easy reference.