2.11.A

ELA2nd 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 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 possible details before drafting. They sketch, label a picture, or make a simple idea list, then use that plan to begin writing.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student creates a plan with one clear topic and at least three related details. The student can explain the plan and use it to begin a focused draft.
Common Misconceptions: Students may think a plan must use complete sentences or perfect spelling. They may draw without adding useful labels, list unrelated ideas, or treat the plan as the finished draft.
How to Assess It: Give students the prompt, “Write about a time you helped someone.” In five minutes, have them draw and label or list one main idea and three details.

Lesson moves

Give students a photo and four sticky notes, then have them sketch the main idea and add one detail to each note.
Partners discuss three details for the prompt “A surprising recess,” then each student records the ideas in words or labeled sketches.
Play Topic Toss: students draw a topic card and race to list or sketch three related ideas before the timer ends.
Have students plan a class announcement by sketching the event and listing who, what, when, and where before writing it.

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