1 Writing Standard MA.3.A [Standard deleted] All 2010 Writing MA.3.A standards were deleted and Write poems with rhyme and repetition. their contents adapted for integration into other Writing standards for focus and coherence. 1 Writing Standard 4 Writing Standard 4 The standard is appropriate for grade 1 and (Begins in grade 3) Produce writing in the development and consistent with expectations set by other grade 1 organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and Writing standards. audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) 1 Writing Standard 5 Writing Standard 5 Using appropriate vocabulary in writing was already With guidance and support from adults, focus on a With guidance and support from adults, focus on a an expectation of the Language standards; including topic, respond to questions and suggestions from topic, respond to questions and suggestions from it here tightens connections between the strands. peers, and add details to strengthen writing as peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. needed. (Begins in 3) the ability to choose and use appropriate vocabulary (as described in Language standards 4–6 up to and including grade 1). 1 Writing Standard 10 Writing Standard 10 The standard is appropriate for grade 1 and (Begins in grade 3) routinely for a range of tasks, purposes, and consistent with expectations set by other grade 1 audiences. Writing standards. 1 Speaking and Listening Standard 4 Speaking and Listening Standard 4 Using appropriate vocabulary when speaking was Describe people, places, things, and events with Describe people, places, things, and events with already an expectation of the Language standards; relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. relevant details, expressing and feelings clearly including it here tightens connections between the and using appropriate vocabulary. (See grade 1 strands. Language standards 4–6 for specific expectations regarding vocabulary.)
1 Writing Standard MA.3.A Write poems with rhyme and repetition. [Standard deleted] All 2010 Writing MA.3.A standards were deleted and their contents adapted for integration into other Writing standards for focus and coherence. 1 Writing Standard 4 (Begins in grade 3) Writing Standard 4 Produce writing in the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) The standard is appropriate for grade 1 and consistent with expectations set by other grade 1 Writing standards. 1 Writing Standard 5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. Writing Standard 5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. (Begins in 3) the ability to choose and use appropriate vocabulary (as described in Language standards 4–6 up to and including grade 1). Using appropriate vocabulary in writing was already an expectation of the Language standards; including it here tightens connections between the strands. 1 Writing Standard 10 (Begins in grade 3) Writing Standard 10 routinely for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. The standard is appropriate for grade 1 and consistent with expectations set by other grade 1 Writing standards. 1 Speaking and Listening Standard 4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. Speaking and Listening Standard 4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing and feelings clearly and using appropriate vocabulary. (See grade 1 Language standards 4–6 for specific expectations regarding vocabulary.) Using appropriate vocabulary when speaking was already an expectation of the Language standards; including it here tightens connections between the strands.
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