Standard: K.W.10 – (Begins in grade 3)
Grade level: Kindergarten
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the foundational skills in writing that will prepare students for more advanced writing tasks in later grades. It is crucial for students to develop an early love for writing and storytelling, as these skills are essential for effective communication. Students should be comfortable with letter recognition, basic phonics, and have some experience with storytelling, either verbally or through pictures.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to write more complex sentences, use punctuation correctly, and organize their thoughts into coherent paragraphs.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that writing is solely about spelling words correctly. This is incorrect because writing at this stage is more about expressing ideas and thoughts.
Intervention 1
Teachers can encourage students to use inventive spelling and focus on getting their ideas down on paper, rather than worrying about correct spelling.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that writing must be perfect from the start. This can hinder students’ willingness to write.
Intervention 2
Teachers should emphasize the writing process, including drafting, revising, and editing, to help students understand that writing improves over time.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be familiar with recognizing and writing letters, understanding that words are made up of letters, and have experience with basic storytelling through pictures and spoken words.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to write more complex sentences, use punctuation, and organize their thoughts into coherent paragraphs.
Instructional Activities
- Writing simple sentences about their day
- Drawing and labeling pictures
- Creating a class storybook
- Practicing letter formation through fun activities
- Sharing stories with classmates
