D2. Creating Texts
Specific Expectations
Producing Drafts
D2.1
draft short texts of various forms and genres, including narrative, persuasive, and informational texts, using a variety of media, tools, and strategies
Printing and Handwriting
D2.2
begin to write in cursive, forming letters with appropriate formation patterns, size, placement, and spacing
Voice
D2.3
demonstrate a personal voice in their texts, using descriptive words and sentence patterns to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about the topic
Point of View
D2.4
identify the point of view, including first person or third person, used in their texts
Revision
D2.5
make simple revisions to draft texts, including replacing words and adding sentences, to improve content and clarity, using feedback from others
Editing and Proofreading
D2.6
edit draft texts to improve accuracy and style, checking for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and text conventions, and proofread edited texts to make corrections