These are written in student friendly terms that show what the students will be able to do and will know. Students can use these goals to monitor and improve their writing.
- I will be able to introduce a narrator and/or characters.
- I will engage readers by establishing a clear context and point of view.
- I will know how to use dialogue, pacing, description and reflection to improve and develop my writing.
- I will be able to organize events in my writing that unfold in a natural, logical way.
- I will be able to use a variety of transition words and phrases to show shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
- I will use precise words, phrases, sensory and descriptive details to capture the action and guide experiences and events.
- I will be able to show the relationships among experiences and events in my writing.
- I will know how to write a conclusion that goes with and reflects on the natural experiences/events.
