Research has established the major steps of the writing process. These steps are identified in the five concepts of this strand, each supported with specific performance objectives. While all steps are needed and used by effective writers as they compose text, different skills may be emphasized in individual assignments. These steps may be used recursively as a piece moves toward completion. Throughout the process, students should reflect on their own writing skills, set goals, and evaluate their own progress.
| Concept 2: Drafting
Drafting incorporates prewriting activities to create a first draft containing necessary elements for a specific purpose. |
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| Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 |
| PO 1. Communicate by drawing, telling, or writing for a purpose. | PO 1. Write a draft (e.g., story, caption, letter, observations, message). | PO 1. Write a draft with supporting details. |
| PO 2. Create a group draft, scripted by the teacher. | PO 2. Organize details into a logical sequence. | |
| Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| PO 1. Use a prewriting plan to develop a draft with main idea(s) and supporting details. | PO 1. Use a prewriting plan to develop a draft with main idea(s) and supporting details.
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PO 1. Use a prewriting plan to develop a draft with main idea(s) and supporting details.
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| PO 2. Organize writing into a logical sequence that is clear to the audience. | PO 2. Organize writing into a logical sequence that is clear to the audience. | PO 2. Organize writing into a logical sequence that is clear to the audience. |
| Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
| PO 1. Use a prewriting plan to develop a draft with main idea(s) and supporting details.
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PO 1. Use a prewriting plan to develop a draft with main idea(s) and supporting details.
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PO 1. Use a prewriting plan to develop a draft with main idea(s) and supporting details.
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| PO 2. Organize writing into a logical sequence that is clear to the audience.
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PO 2. Organize writing into a logical sequence that is clear to the audience. | PO 2. Organize writing into a logical sequence that is clear to the audience. |
| High School | ||
| PO 1. Use a prewriting plan to develop the main idea(s) with supporting details. | ||
| PO 2. Sequence ideas into a cohesive, meaningful order. | ||