1st Trimester: (To be on grade level)=3

• Capitalization of “I”, beginning of sentences, months, days

• Ending punctuation: period, question mark, exclamation point

• Complete sentences, adjectives in each!!!

• Must have a good opening and closing in written pieces

• Demonstrates mastery of narrative genre traits

2nd Trimester: (To be on grade level)=3

• Single focus, paragraph form, writing for various audiences

• Development of details

• Commas in addresses, date, series, direct address

• Capitalize titles

• Demonstrates mastery of informational genre traits

3rd Trimester: (To be on grade level)=3

• Transitions and sequence words

• Use commas and quotations in dialogue

• Form and use possessives

• Demonstrates mastery of opinion/persuasive and literary essay genre traits