SESSION 2  |  Grades K-2 / ELL  |  Handout

Write about texts in the primary grades

Think beyond a retell

Prioritize opinion writing— versus informative writing.

Think beyond the text with fat questions.

Recognize the developmental stages within the modes of writing.

Connect modes of writing to author’s purpose.

K-2 lessons organized by developmental stage

Expect the what and why in text-based responses

Build anchor charts.

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Recognize the essential ingredients— regardless of the developmental stage.

QUESTION: How does Grandma feel/respond to Tracy’s situation?

Sentence
Writing

Convert the last thought as a reader into the first thought as a writer.

Explain inferences in writing, Grades 2-3
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Write inferences in words and sentences.

Young readers can state what and why.

Rosebud is my favorite buddy.

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