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Grade 1 Exemplars





Grade 1 Writing: The Caterpillar
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Things I can do:

* I can write several sentences.
* I include details that make sense.
* I can read my own writing and edit for punctuation.
* I write so people can read my printing.
* I can spell many words correctly.

Next Steps:

* I will use other peoples’ ideas or questions to make my writing more interesting.
* I will add more detail and description.




Grade 1 Writing: How to Skip
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Things I can do:

* I can write nonfiction.
* I can organize my ideas.
* I can write several sentences.
* I can read my own writing.
* I can spell many words correctly.
* I write so people can read my printing.
* I used prewriting (picture sequence) to get down my ideas.
* I wrote true things about my topic.

Next Steps:

* I will add more engaging detail.
* I will write more sentences


Grade 1 Writing: Sharks
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Things I can do:

* I can write a poem
* I thought of my own idea.
* I can use interesting language.
* I can spell many words correctly.
* I can read my own writing.

Next Steps:

* I will add more description and details.
* I will add more line breaks and punctuation.


Grade 1 Writing: I’m Going to Build a Bear
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Things I can do:

* I can write a personal narrative (small moment).
* I can write several sentences about a topic.
* I made sure my writing includes details that make sense.
* I write so people can read my printing.
* I can spell many words correctly.
* I used exciting words.
Next Steps:

* I will edit for capitals and punctuation.
* I will add more details to the beginning to interest the reader.

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