Writing a Narrative About Optimism

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.

Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences (e.g., He hops; We hop).

Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their, anyone, everything).

Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because).

Use end punctuation for sentences.

Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation.

Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.

With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.

Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)

Explain the different ways people respond to problems and challenges (e.g., ask for help, try harder, learn from mistakes)

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

Be able to tell stories and listen to stories told by others

Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults

Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities

Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)