1. “I Can” Learning Targets
3rd English/Writing
6th Six Weeks
(Edit wording as needed, but make sure edits accurately reflect the standards, not necessarily the textbook since the text isn’t fully aligned with the standards.)

2. 6th Six Weeks English Skills: TCAP REVIEW
Project-Based Learning/ Gold Seal Lessons
Writing:
Unit 12
TCAP REVIEW
Project-Based Learning/
Gold Seal Lessons

3. Ongoing/Year-long Skills
I can write in print (manuscript) and cursive so that others can read what I write.
I can spell words that I use and read often in my 3rd grade books.
I can recognize sentence types—statements, questions, commands, and exclamations—and apply appropriate end marks when writing and vocal intonation when speaking.
I can use word play, word walls, and word sorts to help me develop my vocabulary.
I can be a good listener by not interrupting, raising my hand, and facing the speaker.
I can read comfortably, smoothly, and without pauses when I read alone or with a group.

4. “I Can” Unit 12 I can tell fact from opinion.
I know that pronouns take the place of nouns.
I can use a pronoun that agrees with the word it replaces (antecedent).
Note: Address “Writing” on slides 5-7 as appropriate.

5. “I Can” Writing Standards, slide 1 of 3 (CFUs)
I can write on a predetermined topic to a specified audience (e.g., self, peers, adults).
I can write for a variety of purposes: to entertain, persuade, inform, demonstrate knowledge, answer questions, tell a story, or respond to literature.
I can write friendly letters.
I can write journal entries.
I can practice writing to a prompt within a specified time limit.
I can compare characters, settings, and events within and between stories.
I can write poems, stories, and essays based upon thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

6. “I Can” Writing Standards, slide 2 of 3 (CFUs cont’d)
I can use all steps in the writing process: brainstorm and organize ideas, create a first draft, revise and proofread draft, share completed work.
I can make graphic organizers to group ideas for writing (e.g., webs, charts, graphs, diagrams).
I can select a good topic.
I can use complete sentences, in a paragraph that makes sense and that has a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
I can write correctly on my paper (e.g., paragraphs, margins, indentations, and titles).
I can change my writing to add more details. (e.g., rearrange words, sentences, and paragraphs; add descriptive words; remove unnecessary information; vary sentence structure).
I can use resources (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, computer) to help me write.
I can work alone or with other students to use a rubric for checking my written work or someone else’s.
I can use technology to publish and present.
I know different ways to publish.

7. “I Can” Writing Standards, slide 3 of 3 (SPIs)
I can identify unnecessary information in a paragraph.
I can rearrange sentences to form a sequential, coherent paragraph.
I can choose the most specific word to complete a simple sentence.
I can select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection.
I can complete a simple graphic organizer to group ideas for writing.
I can identify the purpose for writing (i.e., to entertain, to inform, to respond to a picture, story, or art).
I can identify the audience for which a text is written.
I can choose a topic sentence for a paragraph.
I can choose a supporting sentence that best fits the context and flow of ideas in a paragraph.