Fall 2012

I Can statements:

Reading
1. Apply appropriate strategies to understand different genres of text, including how specific
sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text relate to each other and the whole.
2. Understand how an author uses writing structure, purpose, or point of view to develop content
and style of text.
3. Determine the appropriate of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
determining connotative, figurative meanings, and satire; and analyzing how specific word choices
shape meaning or tone.

Writing:
1. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique,
well-chosen details, and well-developed sequence and structure.
2. Produce coherent writing through development, organization, and style appropriate to the task.
3. Use the writing process to strengthen my writing and peers writings.

Listening and Speaking
1. Communicate effectively in a variety of discussions.
2. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments and claims to assist in the
resolution of the task.
3. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and provide
evidence to clarify, verify, or challenge ideas to promote creative perspectives.

Language
1. Use and understand how specific words and phrases (including denotative, connotative, and
figurative meanings) shape meaning or tone.
2. Write in complete, varied sentence structures to produce meaningful and balanced sentences and
paragraphs.
3. Use and understand the most effective and consistent point of view and verb tense.
4. Use effective transitional words and phrases.
5. Apply correct usage of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.




Creative Writing Essential Skills and Concepts
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