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Writing is a Process1 Scribbling and Drawing
Scribbling looks like random assortment of marks on a child's paper.
Sometimes the marks are large, circular, and random, and resemble drawing.
Although the marks do not resemble print, they are significant because the young writer uses them to show ideas.
YOU CAN HELP BY HAVING YOUR CHILD DEVELOP THE PINCER GRASP BY PICKING UP OBJECTS WITH FINGERS OR TWEEZERS
2 Letter-like Symbols
Letter-like forms emerge, sometimes randomly placed, and are interspersed with numbers.
The children can tell about their own drawings or writings. In this stage, spacing is rarely present.
YOU CAN HELP BY HAVING YOUR CHILD DESCRIBE HIS OR HER PICTURE TO YOU AND WRITE BEGINNING SOUNDS. PLAY PHONEMIC AWARENESS GAMES TO DEMONSTRATE LETTER SOUND RELATIONSHIPS.
3 Early EmergentIn the strings-of-letters phase, children write
some legible letters that tell us they know more about writing.
Children are developing awareness of the sound-to- symbol relationship, although they are not matching most sounds.
Children usually write in capital letters and have not yet begun spacing.
YOU CAN HELP BY HAVING YOUR CHILD WRITE BEGINNING AND ENDING SOUNDS AND MAKE MOCK LISTS. CONTINUE TO HAVE THEM LABEL PICTURES DRAWN OR MAGAZINE PICTURES
4 Emergent At this stage, children begin to see the
differences between a letter and a word, but they may not use spacing between words.
Their message makes sense and matches the picture, especially when they choose the topic.
5 Transitional: invented spelling
creates own spelling when conventional spelling is not known
one letter may represent an entire syllable
words may overlay
may not use proper spacing
as writing matures, more words are spelled conventionally
as writing matures, perhaps only one or two letters invented or omitted
6: Conventionalusually resembles adult writing
Key Point:
READING AND WRITING SHOULD DEVELOP SIMULTANEOUSLY
Different Types of WritingPoems
Fiction
Expository
Narrative
Persuasive Argument
Summarizi
ng
Letter Writing
Literary Response
Text Evidence
Misconceptions About WritingSpelling doesn’t matter because I have spell check.
Every piece of writing should be detailed and lengthy.
I don’t have to go back and reread for errors.
I should point out every mistake my child makes so that he or she will stop doing it.
Writing is independent and not related to oral language
What is my child expected to do in school?
Write to topic
Explain thinking and concepts through written word
Self edit
Use research materials
Validate information using multiple resources
Implement spelling rules and knowledge
Use variations in punctuation
What Role Does Writing Play in the SBAC
Students will have to be familiar with accessing online resources.
Students will have to be able to write to a topic with correct spelling without relying on spell check
Students will have to be confident in TYPING
Changes You Want to Know About….
This year only 5th grade will be taking the state science test and receiving scores.
3rd through 5th grade will be piloting the SBAC which means they take it, but do not receive scores
Next year, 3rd through 5th will take the SBAC and receive scores.
Scores were always only one part of the equation so we will still rely on district benchmarks and classroom summative assessments to determine student performance levels.
California State Testing5th grade Science only
April 29-May 1
Attendance is very important
Arrive to school on time
Get plenty of rest
Eat a healthy breakfast full of protein
Donations of healthy snacks welcome
CST Released Questions http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp
Smarter Balance Testing Pilot March 18-21, 5th grade
March 24-27, 4th grade
April 8 and 9, 4th grade room 26
April 14-17, 3rd grade
Common Core State Standards
Computer Adaptive Technology
English Language Arts and Literacy
http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/ELA.htm
Math
http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/index.htm