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 5: Sentence Fluency
Fluency addresses the rhythm and flow of language. Sentences are strong and varied in structure and length.
Kindergarten
PO 1. Attempt simple sentences (some may be fragments).
Grade 1
PO 1. Write simple sentences.
Grade 2
PO 1. Write simple sentences.
PO 2. Write sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud.
PO 3. Use a variety of sentence beginnings and lengths.
Grade 3
PO 1. Write simple and compound sentences.
PO 2. Write sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud.
PO 3. Vary sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing.
Grade 4
PO 1. Write simple and compound sentences.
PO 2. Write sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud.
PO 3. Vary sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing.
PO 4. Use effective and natural dialogue when appropriate.
Grade 5
PO 1. Write simple and compound sentences.
PO 2. Write sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud.
PO 3. Vary sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing.
PO 4. Use effective and natural dialogue when appropriate.
Grade 6
PO 1. Write simple and compound sentences.
PO 2. Write sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud.
PO 3. Vary sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing.
PO 4. Use effective and natural dialogue when appropriate.
Grade 7
PO 1. Write simple, compound, and complex sentences.
PO 2. Create sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud.
PO 3. Vary sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing.
PO 4. Use effective and natural dialogue when appropriate.
Grade 8
PO 1. Write simple, compound, and complex sentences.
PO 2. Create sentences that flow together and sound natural when read aloud.
PO 3. Vary sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing.
PO 4. Use effective and natural dialogue when appropriate.
High School
PO 1. Use a variety of sentence structures (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex) and lengths to reinforce relationships among ideas and to enhance the flow of the writing.
PO 2. Show extensive variation in sentence beginnings, lengths, and patterns to enhance the flow of the writing.
PO 3. Demonstrate a flow that is natural and powerful when read aloud.