Standard: 3.W.10 – Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Grade level: Grade 3
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of both extended and shorter writing tasks. It encourages students to practice writing regularly, develop their ideas over time, and understand the different demands of various writing purposes and audiences. Before tackling this standard, students should be comfortable with basic writing conventions and be able to express their thoughts in simple written sentences.
Mastering this standard will help students develop the skills to handle more complex writing tasks in the future, including in-depth research papers and creative writing projects that require multiple drafts.
Common Misconception 1
Some students may believe that writing quickly is more important than writing thoughtfully. This misconception can lead to rushed, superficial work that lacks depth and clarity.
Intervention 1
To address this, teachers can emphasize the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, and revising, and provide examples of how thoughtful writing improves with each step.
Common Misconception 2
Another common misconception is that all writing tasks should be completed in one sitting. This can result in students feeling overwhelmed and producing lower-quality work.
Intervention 2
Teachers can introduce writing projects that are spread out over several days, demonstrating the benefits of taking time for research, reflection, and revision.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should have basic writing skills, including sentence structure, punctuation, and the ability to express simple ideas in writing.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to conduct more in-depth research, refine their writing through multiple drafts, and tailor their writing style to different audiences and purposes.
Instructional Activities
- Daily journal entries with prompts
- Research projects on chosen topics
- Letter writing to classmates or pen pals
- Story writing with multiple drafts
- Collaborative writing projects
