2nd Grade Writing Standards

Links verified on 12/30/2014

0201.3.1	Purpose - Write to describe, entertain, and inform.
0201.3.2	Various Styles - Write in response to literature (e.g., create a new ending to a story, create class books, summarize a story), compose a variety of written works (e.g., friendly letters, journal entries, reports, experience stories) and begin to compose narratives (with a beginning, middle, and end).
0201.3.3	Brainstorm Ideas - Brainstorm ideas with teachers and peers, use graphic organizers (e.g., webs, charts, Venn diagrams) independently and/or in group, and use a variety of resources to gather information.
0201.3.4	Classroom Resources - Utilize classroom resources to support the writing process (e.g., word walls, picture dictionaries).
0201.3.5	First Drafts - Compose first drafts using the appropriate parts of the writing process with an emphasis on planning and self correcting.
0201.3.6	Temporary Spelling - Use temporary/creative spelling to spell independently while beginning to transition to standard spelling.
0201.3.7	Sequential Order - Arrange events in a logical and sequential order when writing.
0201.3.8	Descriptive Words - Continue to add descriptive words and details to writing.
0201.3.9	Write Clearly - Create legible documents for reading by forming legible lower case letters utilizing correct spacing and by writing from left to write and top to bottom.
0201.3.10	Evaluate - Evaluate own and others' writing through small group discussion and shared work.
0201.3.11	Use Suggestions - Incorporate suggestions from teachers and peers.
0201.3.12	Rubric - Use a simple rubric to evaluate writing.
0201.3.13	Illustrations - Incorporate photographs or illustrations in written work.