Standard: 3.W.5 – With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 3 here.)
Grade level: Grade 3
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of the writing process, including planning, revising, and editing. It helps students understand that writing is a multi-step process that benefits from feedback and refinement. Mastery of this standard will improve students’ writing skills and prepare them for more complex writing tasks. Students should be familiar with basic sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. They should also have experience writing simple paragraphs and receiving feedback.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to independently plan, revise, and edit their writing. They will also develop a stronger command of grammar and punctuation, preparing them for more advanced writing tasks.
Common Misconception 1
Some students might believe that their first draft is their final product. This is incorrect because writing is an iterative process that involves multiple revisions to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.
Intervention 1
Use peer review sessions where students give and receive constructive feedback, highlighting the importance of revising drafts to enhance their writing.
Common Misconception 2
Another common misconception is that editing only involves checking for spelling errors. Editing actually encompasses a range of tasks, including grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Intervention 2
Provide mini-lessons on different aspects of editing, such as punctuation and grammar, to broaden students’ understanding of what editing entails.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have a basic understanding of sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. They should also be familiar with writing simple paragraphs and receiving feedback.
Subsequent Knowledge
After mastering this standard, students will be able to independently plan, revise, and edit their writing. They will also develop a stronger command of grammar and punctuation, preparing them for more advanced writing tasks.
Instructional Activities
- Conduct peer review sessions where students exchange drafts and provide feedback.
- Organize teacher-led writing workshops focusing on different stages of the writing process.
- Use graphic organizers to help students plan their writing.
- Have students edit their drafts for grammar, punctuation, and clarity.
- Encourage students to revise their stories based on feedback from peers and teachers.
