Month

Suggested Writing Activity and Scheduled Assessments

September

Choose one story problem from an ADD Math lesson. After you have solved it, model step by step instructions (use pictures, numbers and words) describing one way to solve the problem. Be sure to include a beginning, middle and end and emphasize transition words (organization).

Writing Prompt: Think about what you would like to bring for sharing. Explain what it looks like and what it does (Expository).

October

District-wide writing Assessment: prompt provided (record scores on the district assessment chart and the assessment result form)

November

Use the math prompt (turkey math) included in your curriculum binder. Review the Sept. writing activity before you begin (expository writing).

December

Tell about a perfect snow day. How much snow fell? What does it look like? You get to do whatever you want all day. You can be inside or outside. What will you do? (narrative)

January

Think about someone you love. Tell why this person is so special to you (ideas).

February

District-wide writing assessment: prompt provided (record scores on the district assessment chart and the assessment result form)

March

Use the math prompt (snowballs) included in your curriculum binder (expository writing).

April

Explain step by step how to make your favorite sandwich or ice cream sundae (expository).

May

District-wide writing Assessment: teacher prompt (record scores on the district assessment chart)