We will do
a variety of activities and assignments throughout the year. For the
first six weeks, we will review parts of speech, basic writing skills, and will
introduce spelling lessons. The spelling lessons will continue throughout
the year, and will focus on syllables, spelling tips, handwriting, and word
usage. Other writing activities will focus on creating different
organized pieces of writing for various topics based on writing skills
learned. We will also concentrate on revising and editing passages, as
well as creating short answer responses to writing prompts. Our writing
topics for each six weeks will mirror the topics that are being covered in
Reading and are as follows:
1st Six
Weeks: Review of parts of speech and basic writing skills; introduce spelling
lessons
2nd Six
Weeks: Fiction
3rd Six
Weeks: Drama and Poetry
4th Six
Weeks: Informational Text
5th Six
Weeks: Argumentative Text; Review for STAAR revising, editing, and short
answer response that will be included on the Reading STAAR test
6th Six
Weeks: Review for STAAR revising, editing, and short answer response that
will be included on the Reading STAAR test; Letter writing