Writing

=Writing Instruction= The CMCSS District Writing Model (DWM) includes NWREL's 6+1 Trait Writing. The traits provide a common vocabulary for discussing and assessing writing. The Writing Process is the instructional model for teachers and students; use of the traits within that process enhances writing instruction.


 * [[file:CMCSS District Writing Model Rubric.pdf]] ||< [[file:Beginning Writer's Continuum.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:Wee Can Write Rubric for K.pdf]] || [[file:District Writing Model Poster.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:Writing as a Process.pdf]] ||  ||

Please visit the [|Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory] website to get more information on individual traits and scoring practice. [|NWREL Writing Lesson Plans]- Includes lesson plans for any grade level [|NWREL Sample Writings]- Examples of real student papers that have been assessed with the 6+1 Trait scoring guide

[|WritingFix] - interactive prompts, lessons, and resources designed for teachers and students

=Writing Portfolios= A portfolio is a collection of student writing which shows a student's performance and growth as a writer and provides teachers with data for planning instruction.

Elementary School Portfolio Documents
- At the end of 5th grade, only the three showcase pieces for fifth grade will be passed on to middle school. The remaining portfolio pieces can be sent home with the students.

These are the writing record checklists outlining the minimum required writings for each grade level.
 * [[file:Kindergarten Writing Record2012.pdf]] || [[file:First Grade Writing Record2012.pdf]] || [[file:Second Grade Writing Record.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:Third Grade Writing Record.pdf]] || [[file:Fourth Grade Writing Record.pdf]] || [[file:Fifth Grade Writing Record2012.pdf]] ||

The Portfolio Reflection piece provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their growth as writers. All students complete the Portfolio Reflection for 1 of their 3 writing pieces chosen for their showcase portfolios.
 * [[file:CMCSS WP K-2 Reflection.pdf]] || [[file:CMCSS WP 3-5 Reflection.pdf]] ||

The cross-curricular writing ideas have been aligned to the new state standards. There is room within the document to add new cross-curricular ideas as we attempt to integrate writing into all subject areas.
 * [[file:Kindergarten writing ideas.doc]] || [[file:1st grade writing ideas.doc]] || [[file:2nd grade writing ideas.doc]] ||
 * [[file:3rd grade writingi deas.doc]] || [[file:4th grade writing ideas.doc]] || [[file:5th grade writing ideas.doc]] ||

Reflection Pieces
The Portfolio Reflection piece provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their growth as writers. All students complete the Portfolio Reflection for 1 of their 3 writing pieces chosen for their transition portfolios. To help students select their best piece, teachers may also elect to have their students complete the Portfolio Brainstorming and the Writing Selection Guide.