1.11.D.ix

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

The Standard

punctuation marks at the end of declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading · edit drafts using standard English conventions, including:

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students reread their own drafts one sentence at a time. They decide whether each sentence tells, asks, or shows strong feeling, then add the matching end mark.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student correctly ends statements, questions, and sentences showing strong feeling. During editing, the student notices missing or incorrect marks and can explain each choice.
Common Misconceptions: Students may put a period after every sentence or choose marks based only on how loudly they read. They may use a question mark whenever they see words like who or what. Some add several exclamation points instead of one.
How to Assess It: Exit ticket: Add one end mark to each sentence: The bus is here__ Is the bus here__ Hooray, the bus is here__

Lesson moves

Give pairs three sentence strips and period, question mark, and exclamation point cards; students read each strip aloud and place the matching card.
Write three sentences about recess: one that tells, one that asks, and one with strong feeling; partners explain each end mark.
Label three corners with punctuation marks; read a sentence, then students move to the matching corner and explain their choice.
Copy three signs from around the school without end marks; students edit each sign and discuss how punctuation changes the reader's voice.

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