1st Trimester:
- Capitalization of “I”, beginning of sentences, months, days
- Ending punctuation: period, question mark, exclamation point
- Complete sentences
- Has a good opening and closing in writing piece
2nd Trimester:
- Single Focus
- Development of details
- Commas in addresses, dates, series, direct address
- Capitalization of titles
3rd Trimester:
- Use of transitions
- Using commas and quotations in dialogue
- Forming and using possessives
*Consistently demonstrating these skills is equivalent to a ‘3’ on the report card