Three Types of Writing
In first grade, students are expected to learn three different types of writing.
Opinion Pieces: For this type of writing, students must introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion then write several supporting sentences explaining the reason for the opinion. They should then use a closing sentence to summarize their opinion.
Informative/Explanatory Texts: For this type of writing, students must name a topic then supply several facts about the topic using complete sentences. They should then use a closing sentence to summarize their text.
Narratives: For this type of writing, students should use an opening sentence or sentences to name the character and setting. Then they should recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, including some details regarding what happened. They should use temporal words to signal event order and provide a closing sentence.
Opinion Pieces: For this type of writing, students must introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion then write several supporting sentences explaining the reason for the opinion. They should then use a closing sentence to summarize their opinion.
Informative/Explanatory Texts: For this type of writing, students must name a topic then supply several facts about the topic using complete sentences. They should then use a closing sentence to summarize their text.
Narratives: For this type of writing, students should use an opening sentence or sentences to name the character and setting. Then they should recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, including some details regarding what happened. They should use temporal words to signal event order and provide a closing sentence.