Elements of effective writing: Concept 1: Ideas and Content :Grade 3 to 5

This strand focuses on the elements of effective writing.  Good writing instruction incorporates multiple performance objectives into an integrated experience of learning for the student. The order of the concepts and performance objectives is not intended to indicate a progression or hierarchy for writing instruction.  Instructional activities may focus on just one concept or many.

Concept 1: Ideas and Content

Writing is clear and focused, holding the reader’s attention throughout. Main ideas stand out and are developed by strong support and rich details. Purpose is accomplished.

Grade 3
PO 1.  Express ideas that are clear and directly related to the topic.
PO 2.  Provide content and selected details that are well-suited to audience and purpose.

PO 3.  Use relevant details to provide adequate support for the ideas.

Grade 4
PO 1.  Express ideas that are clear and directly related to the topic.

PO 2.  Provide content and selected details that are well-suited to audience and purpose.

PO 3.  Use relevant details to provide adequate support for the ideas.

Grade 5
PO 1.  Express ideas that are clear and directly related to the topic.

PO 2.  Provide content and selected details that are well-suited to audience and purpose.

PO 3.  Use relevant details to provide adequate support for the ideas.