1.11.A

ELA1st GradeThe student uses the writing process recursively to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.

The Standard

plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as by drawing and brainstorming

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students choose a topic and collect ideas before drafting. They use drawings, labels, or spoken brainstorming to record details they may include.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student chooses one focused topic and records several connected details. The student can use the plan to explain what will happen in the draft.
Common Misconceptions: Students may begin drafting without choosing a clear idea. They may also think the planning drawing must be perfect or include details unrelated to their topic.
How to Assess It: Give students the topic “A fun day.” Ask them to draw a plan and label three details they will include in a story.

Lesson moves

Give students picture cards, then have them choose one and make a planning sketch with three labeled details.
Ask, “What happened first, next, and last?” Students tell a partner, then sketch each part in three boxes.
Play Detail Sort: students sort word cards into details that fit a chosen topic and details that do not.
Plan a class thank-you note by listing the recipient, the reason for writing, and two details to include.

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