Narrative Writing
Second Grade | Writing
Standard: CC.1.4.2.N, CC.1.4.2.O,CC.1.4.2.P ,CC.1.4.2.Q , CC.1.4.2.F Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters. Include thoughts and feelings to describe experiences and events to show the response of characters to situations. Organize a short sequence of events, using temporal words to signal event order; provide a sense of closure. Choose words and phrases for effect. Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
• Capitalize proper nouns.
• Use commas and apostrophes appropriately.
• Spell words drawing on common spelling patterns.
• Consult reference material as needed.
I can...
write an introduction that establishes the narrator, characters, and problem in my narrative.
include thoughts and feelings to describe experiences, events, and characters' responses.
use transition words to order the events of my narrative.
write using a variety of words and sentences.
provide a closing that reveals the solution to the problem in my narrative.
write with few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
LEARNING SCALE
With help, the student demonstrates partial success at 2.0 and 3.0.
I can use strategies to generate ideas for a narrative.
I can use graphic organizers to plan the characters, setting, events, problem and solution of my narrative.
I can list transition words.
I can identify how an author introduces, ends, and uses a variety of words and sentences in narrative mentor texts.
I can explain that sentences should begin with a capital letter, spell words correctly, make sense, and end with punctuation.
Vocabulary:
character, events, problem, setting, feelings, narrative, transition words
I can write an introduction that establishes the narrator, characters, and problem in my narrative.
I can include thoughts and feelings to describe experiences, events, and characters' responses.
I can use transition words to order the events of my narrative.
I can write using a variety of words and sentences.
I can provide a closing that reveals the solution to the problem in my narrative.
I can write with few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
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