Benchmark #3 (May) NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH
Write a detailed paragraph of 6+ sentences including: details, appropriate vocabulary & SGPIC.
draft, revise, edit with minimal assistance
(To improve sequence & provide more detail)
* Description: setting, characters, events, details
use of proper SGPIC
Stay on topic
Strong understanding of BME (parts of a paragraph)
(Other topics addressed: introduction to d’nealian handwriting,
& continued growth practice in free writing, journals, thank you notes, letters)
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Benchmark #2 (February/March) FRIENDLY LETTER
Write a simple friendly letter of 5-7 sentences.
use of proper sequencing
draft, edit, revision with minimal assistance
use of proper SGPIC
description: setting, characters, events, details
dated, salutation, body, closing, signature included
(Other topics addressed: development in free writing, journals, letters, and thank you notes)
Benchmark #1 (December) MULTI SENTENCE SIMPLE PARAGRAPH
Write a brief narrative paragraph of 3-5 sentences describing an experience.
*on topic/grouping of ideas/consistent focus
beginning understanding of BME (parts of a paragraph)
Evidence of strong use of descriptive language
Use of correct SGPIC
Assistance with edit, draft, revision
Legible/readable document
Understanding purposes of reference materials (dictionary, atlas, glossary)
(Other topics addressed: correct letter formation of dnealian printing, free writing, acrostic poetry, thank you notes and letters)