Writing 

EXPECTATIONS:

• Arrive on time with all necessary materials.

• Write quietly without interrupting others.

• Write for different purposes and audiences.

• Use various tools to proofread your writing.

• Whisper when conferencing with the teacher or peer editing.                       

• Follow the steps of the Writing Process.

• Use the dictionary or thesaurus to edit word choice.  

• Brainstorm ideas before you begin a draft.           

• Write to be read!

• Use PEEL and RACE to organize extended responses.    

• Peer edit rough drafts.

• Hand in typed or neatly handwritten final copies on time.