Georgia 1.P.AC.2

1.P.AC.2 is a Georgia English Language Arts standard. These are the expectations under it.

• 1.P.AC.2.a

  Integrate literary, expository, and opinion (grades K-5) or rhetorical (grades 6-12) elements to appeal to target audiences and achieve specific purposes. (I/C)

• 1.P.AC.2.b

  Craft words and phrases in order to influence the responses, thoughts, decisions, and questions of the target audience and achieve a specific purpose. (I/C)

• 1.P.AC.2.c

  Make decisions about sentence structure and syntax in order to accommodate and influence the audience and achieve a specific purpose. (I/C)

• 1.P.AC.2.d

  Organize texts by incorporating specific formats, structures, patterns, and features to influence the audience, facilitate accessibility, and support the text’s...

01

What Students Need to Do

Students create short texts with a particular reader and purpose in mind. They choose words, details, pictures, and punctuation that help that reader understand or respond.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students can name their reader and explain the text’s purpose. They choose fitting words, details, pictures, or punctuation and can explain one choice.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may write only what they want to say without considering what the reader knows or needs. They may think craft means neat handwriting or detailed pictures rather than purposeful choices.

04

How to Assess It

Ask students to write a two-sentence note inviting a kindergarten student to class. Have them circle one word or detail chosen for that reader.

1. 01

   Give pairs word, picture, and punctuation cards to build two birthday messages, one for a friend and one for the principal.

2. 02

   Ask, “How would you describe recess to a new student?” Then have students write two helpful sentences.

3. 03

   Play Audience Match by sorting short notes under reader cards labeled friend, teacher, family member, and new student.

4. 04

   Create signs for the classroom library that help visiting students find, use, and return books.

• 3.P.AC.2

  The 3rd Grade version of this standard.

• K.P.AC.2

  The Kindergarten version of this standard.

• 7.P.AC.2

  The 7th Grade version of this standard.

• 12.P.AC.2

  The 12th Grade version of this standard.