MSSD+Grade+3+Writing+Quarterly+Curriculum+Map

=MSSD THIRD GRADE WRITING QUARTERLY CURRICULUM MAP= Please note that time frames and units may vary. =SUBJECT: Writing=

QUARTER 1:

 * Essential Learnings Taught:**

EL 3 Students will plan and construct a written expository (nonfiction) piece with topic sentence and details.

 * IS's Taught:**

**EL 1** Constructed response

 * 1) Uses key words from question.
 * 2) Complete sentences.
 * 3) Appropriate amount of detail.

**EL 2 Conventions**
== EL 3 Expository (nonfiction) ==
 * 1) Appropriate use of capitalization.
 * 2) Appropriate use of punctuation.
 * 3) Subject / predicate agreement.
 * 4) Correct spelling of high-frequency words.
 * 5) Indentation
 * 1) Evidence of organization (plan).
 * 2) Uses a clear topic sentence.
 * 3) Uses details / facts appropriately.


 * Assessments Given: Prompt on Summer Vacation

Progress/Proficiency to Report:**


 * Units**

QUARTER 2:

 * Essential Learnings Taught:**

EL 4 Students will plan and create a narrative with a beginning, middle and end.

 * IS's Taught:**

**EL 2 Conventions**

 * 1) Appropriate use of capitalization.
 * 2) Appropriate use of punctuation.
 * 3) Subject / predicate agreement.
 * 4) Correct spelling of high-frequency words.
 * 5) Indentation

EL 4 Narrative

 * 1) Evidence of organization (plan).
 * 2) Introduces story with a clear beginning.
 * 3) Supports the middle of the story with details.
 * 4) Obvious conclusion.


 * Assessments Given:

Progress/Proficiency to Report:**


 * Units**

QUARTER 3:

 * Essential Learnings Taught:**

EL 3 Students will plan and construct a written expository (nonfiction) piece with topic sentence and details.

 * IS's Taught:**

**EL 1** Constructed response

 * 1) Uses key words from question.
 * 2) Complete sentences.
 * 3) Appropriate amount of detail.

**EL 2 Conventions**
== EL 3 Expository (nonfiction) ==
 * 1) Appropriate use of capitalization.
 * 2) Appropriate use of punctuation.
 * 3) Subject / predicate agreement.
 * 4) Correct spelling of high-frequency words.
 * 5) Indentation
 * 1) Evidence of organization (plan).
 * 2) Uses a clear topic sentence.
 * 3) Uses details / facts appropriately.


 * Assessments Given: Prompt on Spring Break

Progress/Proficiency to Report:**


 * Units**

QUARTER 4:

 * Essential Learnings Taught:**

EL 4 Students will plan and create a narrative with a beginning, middle and end.

 * IS's Taught:**

**EL 2 Conventions**

 * 1) Appropriate use of capitalization.
 * 2) Appropriate use of punctuation.
 * 3) Subject / predicate agreement.
 * 4) Correct spelling of high-frequency words.
 * 5) Indentation

EL 4 Narrative

 * 1) Evidence of organization (plan).
 * 2) Introduces story with a clear beginning.
 * 3) Supports the middle of the story with details.
 * 4) Obvious conclusion.


 * Assessments Given:

Progress/Proficiency to Report:**


 * Units**