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Writing 1 - T2

A 5-week foundational writing intervention for secondary emerging English learners focused on school and community themes, featuring syllable and affix encoding, 2 sentence dictations per lesson, sentence parts and building, and culminating in two-sentence question responses with reasoning.

KJKatie Jordan
Sentence Parts Basics

Lesson 1 focuses on identifying the 4 essential parts of a complete sentence (capital letter, subject, action verb, and end punctuation), decoding and encoding 2-syllable compound words via dictation, and practicing 2 sentence dictations with a warm-up question response.

Sentence Building Prefixes

Lesson 2 guides students to expand basic sentences by adding prepositional details (where and when), practice prefix affix encoding (re-, un-, dis-) with syllable dictation, complete 2 sentence dictations, and review answering questions in full sentences.

Question Responses Suffixes

Lesson 3 teaches students how to restate questions to construct complete single-sentence academic answers, practice suffix affix encoding (-er, -or, -ful, -less) via syllable dictation, and complete 2 sentence dictations alongside informational reading.

Two Sentences Reasoning

Lesson 4 instructs secondary emerging writers to build a 2-sentence response (Sentence 1 answers the question; Sentence 2 explains or provides reasoning with 'Because' or 'This is because'), alongside advanced affix encoding (-tion, -ment, -ly) and 2 sentence dictations.

Two Sentence Showcase

Lesson 5 is a culminating writing synthesis workshop where secondary emerging ELs independently construct a 2-to-3 sentence academic response with question answering and reasoning, featuring cumulative syllable and affix dictation, checklist, and rubric.

Writing 1 - T2

A 5-week foundational writing intervention for secondary emerging English learners focused on school and community themes, featuring syllable and affix encoding, 2 sentence dictations per lesson, sentence parts and building, and culminating in two-sentence question responses with reasoning.

KJKatie Jordan
helps the class.
  • 2. write in their notebooks.

    Part 6

    Independent Application • Answer the Question

    Question: What do you do when you enter your classroom? Write 1 complete sentence.

    Sentence Integrity Checklist:

    Capital Letter Subject (Who/What) Verb (Action) Period (.)

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 1 • Sentence Parts & Syllables Page 2 of 2

    1. dentist
    2. hallway
    3. locker

    Clap syllables before writing in boxes! Lesson 1 • Slide 5 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 1 • Sentence Dictation

    Auditory Sentence Dictation (2 Sentences)

    Activity Sheet: Part 4

    3-Step Sentence Dictation Routine:

    1. Listen to the sentence • 2. Repeat and count words on fingers • 3. Write with Capital & Period

    Sentence 1 (4 Words): Capital T • Period .

    "The classroom has desks."

    Sentence 2 (4 Words): Capital S • Period .

    "Students read quiet books."

    Check your work: Did you capitalize and put a period? Lesson 1 • Slide 6 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 2 • Warm-Up Routine (5 Min)

    Lesson 2: What Activity Do You Like?

    Activity Sheet: Page 1

    Question: "What school activity do you like after classes?"

    Warm-Up Word Bank:

    soccer team art club music band chess club

    Sentence Model:

    "After classes, I like to join the soccer team."

    Write your complete warm-up sentence on Page 1! Lesson 2 • Slide 7 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 2 • Affix Encoding

    Prefixes: re-, un-, dis-

    Activity Sheet: Part 2

    re- Means "Again"

    re-read, re-play, re-start

    un- Means "Not / Opposite"

    un-pack, un-lock, un-clean

    dis- Means "Opposite of"

    dis-agree, dis-like

    Part 3 Prefix Dictation:

    Teacher reads: 1. re-write | 2. un-lock | 3. dis-agree

    Prefix goes in the green box; base word goes in the white box! Lesson 2 • Slide 8 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 2 • Dictation & Expansion

    Sentence Dictation & Details

    Activity Sheet: Part 4 & 5

    Dictation 1 (5 Words):

    "We replay the soccer game."

    Dictation 2 (5 Words):

    "The team unpacks new boxes."

    Sentence Expansion Formula:

    Students meet (Subject + Verb) + in the gymnasium (Where) + after school (When).

    Adding Where and When makes your secondary writing stronger! Lesson 2 • Slide 9 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 3 • Warm-Up Routine (5 Min)

    Lesson 3: Why Is a Clean School Important?

    Activity Sheet: Page 1

    Question: "Why is a clean school campus important?"

    Warm-Up Word Bank:

    students focus safe campus healthy stay proud

    Sentence Model:

    "A clean school campus is important because students can focus."

    Write your warm-up sentence on Page 1! Lesson 3 • Slide 10 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 3 • Affix Encoding

    Suffixes: -er, -or, -ful, -less

    Activity Sheet: Part 2

    -er / -or = One who does

    work + er = worker | act + or = actor

    -ful = Full of / Having

    help + ful = helpful | care + ful = careful

    Part 3 Suffix Dictation (Listen & Split):

    Teacher reads: 1. builder | 2. useful | 3. helpless

    Suffixes attach to the end of a base word! Lesson 3 • Slide 11 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 3 • Dictation & Restatement

    Sentence Dictation & Restating Prompts

    Activity Sheet: Part 4 & 5

    Dictation 1 (5 Words):

    "The worker is very helpful."

    Dictation 2 (5 Words):

    "Careful builders wear hard hats."

    Restating Prompt Formula:

    Question: "Where does the librarian work?"
    Academic Answer: "The librarian works inside the school library."

    Never write one-word answers in secondary writing! Lesson 3 • Slide 12 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 4 • Warm-Up Routine (5 Min)

    Lesson 4: How Does a Laptop Help?

    Activity Sheet: Page 1

    Question: "How does a laptop computer help a student in school?"

    Warm-Up Word Bank:

    type essays research facts finish homework

    Sentence Model:

    "A laptop helps a student because it allows them to type essays."

    Write your complete sentence on Page 1! Lesson 4 • Slide 13 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 4 • Affix Encoding

    Advanced Suffixes: -tion, -ment, -ly

    Activity Sheet: Part 2

    -tion Turns verbs into nouns

    ac-tion, in-ven-tion

    -ment Result of action

    state-ment, pay-ment

    -ly How something happens

    quick-ly, safe-ly

    Part 3 Affix Dictation (Listen & Split):

    Teacher reads: 1. invention | 2. payment | 3. clearly

    Recognizing affixes helps decode multi-syllable academic words! Lesson 4 • Slide 14 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 4 • Dictation & Reasoning

    The Two-Sentence Formula

    Activity Sheet: Part 4 & 5

    Dictation 1 (5 Words):

    "Computers help us work quickly."

    Dictation 2 (5 Words):

    "The class makes safe choices."

    The Two-Sentence Academic Structure:

    Sentence 1: Answer Prompt "Digital tablets help students learn."

    Sentence 2: Reason / Explanation "This is because they find facts quickly."

    Sentence 1 gives the claim; Sentence 2 gives the reason! Lesson 4 • Slide 15 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Culminating Showcase Published Authors

    Culminating Synthesis:

    Two-Sentence Writing Showcase

    You are now ready to independently write a published two-sentence academic response answering an essential prompt with reasoning!

    Pathway A (Graduation Goal) OR Pathway B (Career Goal) Lesson 5 • Slide 16 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Warm-Up Routine (5 Min)

    Lesson 5: What Goal Do You Have?

    Project Sheet: Page 1

    Question: "What important goal do you have for this school year?"

    Warm-Up Word Bank:

    pass all classes learn English graduate

    Sentence Model:

    "This school year, my goal is to pass all classes."

    Write your warm-up sentence on Page 1! Lesson 5 • Slide 17 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Cumulative Dictation

    Cumulative Affixes & Sentences

    Project Sheet: Part 1 & 2

    Cumulative Affix Dictation:

    Teacher reads: 1. re-write | 2. help-ful | 3. safe-ly

    Dictation 1 (5 Words):

    "Graduation opens many new doors."

    Dictation 2 (5 Words):

    "Students prepare for great careers."

    Notice the capital letters and ending periods in both sentences! Lesson 5 • Slide 18 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Step 1

    Choose Your Showcase Pathway

    Project Sheet: Part 3

    Pathway A

    School Graduation

    Prompt: Why is graduating from school important to your future?

    "Graduating from school is important. This is because..."

    Pathway B

    Community Career

    Prompt: Which career in our community do you want to explore? Why?

    "I want to explore a career as a [builder/doctor]. This is because..."

    Select Pathway A or B on your project sheet! Lesson 5 • Slide 19 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Vocabulary

    Cumulative Academic Word Bank

    Project Sheet: Bottom Page 1

    🏫 School & Community Nouns:

    diploma, campus, library, builder, doctor, teacher

    ⚡ Active Verbs:

    prepare, study, graduate, explain, build, help

    🧩 Affix Descriptors:

    helpful, successful, safely, quickly, careful

    🔗 Reasoning Connectors:

    because, this is because, for example

    Circle at least 3 words you will include in your published writing! Lesson 5 • Slide 20 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Step 2: Planning

    Plan Your Two-Sentence Academic Piece

    Project Sheet: Top Page 2

    1

    Sentence 1: Direct Answer

    Restate prompt words and give your primary statement.

    2

    Sentence 2: Reason & Explanation

    Begin with "This is because..." and state your evidence or fact.

    Complete the 2 planning lines before publishing your final draft! Lesson 5 • Slide 21 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Exemplars

    Read & Analyze Published Models

    Exemplar Analysis

    Model A (Pathway A: Graduation):

    "Graduating from school is my most important academic goal. This is because a diploma opens doors to technical colleges and a successful career."

    ✓ 2 Sentences • Answer + Reason with "This is because"

    Model B (Pathway B: Career):

    "I want to explore a career as a helpful community builder. This is because skilled builders construct safe homes and schools for families."

    ✓ 2 Sentences • Answer + Reason with "This is because"

    Turn to Step 3 on Page 2 and write your published draft! Lesson 5 • Slide 22 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Reading Practice

    Showcase Reader & Cloze Bank

    Future Goals Reader: Page 2

    5 Cloze Practice Words:

    1. graduation 2. diploma 3. successful 4. career 5. community

    Open Future Goals Background Reader Page 2. Read the passage and write each word in the numbered blanks to complete your reading practice.

    Cross off each word as you fill in the blanks! Lesson 5 • Slide 23 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Self-Assessment

    Author's Success Checklist

    Project Sheet: Step 4

    1

    Sentence 1 Answers Prompt

    Restates question words and gives main goal.

    2

    Sentence 2 Explains Reason

    Begins with "This is because" or "Because".

    3

    Two Capital Letters

    Start of Sentence 1 and start of Sentence 2.

    4

    Two Periods (.)

    End of Sentence 1 and end of Sentence 2.

    Score 4 = Answer + Reason + 2 Capitals + 2 Periods! Lesson 5 • Slide 24 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Evaluation

    4-Point Scoring Criteria

    Teacher Guide: Page 2

    4 - Adv

    2–3 complete sentences with direct prompt answer, clear reason using "because", accurate affixes, and correct mechanics.

    3 - Prof

    2 sentences with prompt answer and reason; minor capitalization, punctuation, or spelling slip.

    2 - Dev

    1 complete sentence; second sentence is fragmented or missing punctuation separating thoughts.

    1 - Beg

    Isolated words or sketch only without sentence structure.

    Teacher scores (1–4) on the project strip at the bottom of Page 2! Lesson 5 • Slide 25 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Celebration Writers Workshop Complete

    🎓 💼 ✍️

    Author's Chair Celebration!

    Stand up and read your two-sentence published response to the class! You have mastered sentence anatomy, syllables, affixes, sentence dictation, and academic reasoning.

    Congratulations Secondary Writers!

    Writing 1 - T2 Complete Lesson 5 • Slide 26 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Complete Review

    Your Complete Writing Journey

    Lessons 1–5 Arc

    Lesson 1

    Sentence Anatomy: Capital Letter + Subject + Verb + Period (.) & 2-Syllables

    Lesson 2

    Sentence Expansion: Adding Where & When Details & Prefixes (re-, un-, dis-)

    Lesson 3

    Restating the Question: Complete Academic Answers & Suffixes (-er, -or, -ful, -less)

    Lesson 4

    Adding Reasons: Two Sentences with "This is because..." & Affixes (-tion, -ment, -ly)

    Lesson 5

    Published Showcase: Two-Sentence Academic Responses with Question Answers & Reasoning

    From single sentence parts to multi-sentence reasoning! Review • Slide 27 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 • Routine Summary

    Daily Writing Routine Checklist

    Every Lesson

    1. Warm-Up Question Response

    Write 1 full sentence answering the warm-up question using word bank.

    2. Repeated Reading Routine

    Read the background reader passage to build vocabulary & fluency.

    3. Syllable & Affix Encoding

    Segment word chunks and practice auditory dictation.

    4. Two Sentence Dictations

    Listen, count words, and write 2 complete sentences per lesson.

    Consistent daily routines build rapid English writing confidence! Summary • Slide 28 of 29


    Writing 1 - T2 Empowered Secondary Communicators

    ⭐ 🏆 ⭐

    Your Voice Matters in Writing!

    Writing in complete English sentences with evidence and reasoning gives you the power to succeed in school, college, and your future career.

    Keep writing every day! Conclusion • Slide 29 of 29

    They choose interesting (5) to read silently and improve their vocabulary!

    Cloze Reading Self-Check:

    Used all 5 words Spelled words correctly Read sentences aloud

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 1 Resource • Campus Life Reader Page 2 of 2

    • • Warm-Up Question: Immediate oral-to-written baseline response.
    • • Syllable/Affix Dictation: 3 auditory words testing phonological boundary mapping.
    • • 2 Sentence Dictations: Finger-counted oral dictation checking word boundaries and periods.
    • • 5-Word Cloze Check: Reading comprehension & spelling accuracy.

    2. Summative Capstone L5 Project

    • • Authentic Choice Prompt: Students select Pathway A or B to write on personal/career goals.
    • • 2–3 Sentence Response: Sentence 1 answers prompt; Sentence 2+ provides logical reasoning.
    • • Student Self-Editing Checklist: 4-point check for Capital, Subject, Verb, Period, and Reason.
    • • 1-Minute Conferring: Targeted teacher coaching.

    3. Progress Tracking Growth

    • • L1 Baseline: Simple sentence formation; isolated subject + verb identification.
    • • L2–L3 Midpoint: Prepositional expansion and restating question stems accurately.
    • • L4–L5 Mastery: Autonomous linking of claim to evidence/reasoning using connectors.
    • • Exit Goal: Readiness for Level 2 paragraph-level composition.

    Sequence Master Assessment Rubric (ELPA21 Level 1–2 Aligned)

    Criteria: Syntax, Reasoning, Morphology & Mechanics

    ProficiencySentence ArchitectureReasoning & ElaborationAffix & Syllable DictationMechanics & Spacing
    4 - Advanced2–3 complete, cohesive sentences; explicit subject and active verb.Clearly explains cause with Because or This is because.Accurately encodes all target syllables, prefixes, and suffixes.Flawless capital letters, clean word finger-spacing, and terminal periods.
    3 - Proficient2 complete sentences answering prompt; minor syntax slip.Provides relevant reason; connector may have minor comma slip.Phonetically accurate morpheme spelling; minor orthographic slip.Includes initial capital and period; legible handwriting and spacing.
    2 - Developing1 sentence or run-on; missing either subject or active verb.Attempts reason but incomplete thought or isolated connector.Encodes initial syllables only; needs oral repetition from teacher.Inconsistent capitalization (lowercase starts) or missing end punctuation.
    1 - EmergingIsolated words or copied prompt phrases without predicate core.No causal reasoning or explanatory attempt provided.Initial letter sounds only; unable to segment syllable boundaries.No capitalization or end punctuation demonstrated.

    Instructional Tip Administer the 2-Sentence Dictation daily at the end of every 45-minute lesson to monitor mastery before Lesson 5.

    Writing 1 - T2 • Master Curriculum Framework • Page 1 of 1

    Lesson 2 Guide

    Part 3 Prefix Dictation Script (Teacher Read-Aloud)

    Say each word clearly, identify the prefix, and have students write Prefix + Base word:

    Word 1: re-write "Rewrite the clean draft." Prefix: re + write

    Word 2: un-lock "Unlock the sports gym." Prefix: un + lock

    Word 3: dis-agree "We can disagree calmly." Prefix: dis + agree

    Part 4 Sentence Dictation Script (2 Complete Sentences)

    Read each sentence 3 times clearly. Remind students: Capital letter at the start, spaces between words, period at the end:

    Sentence 1 (5 Words):

    "We replay the soccer game."

    • Subject: We

    • Verb: replay | Object: the soccer game

    • Mechanics: Capital W, Period .

    Sentence 2 (5 Words):

    "The team unpacks new boxes."

    • Subject: The team

    • Verb: unpacks | Object: new boxes

    • Mechanics: Capital T, Period .

    Common Expansion Errors

    • • Floating Details: Writing "On the field" without the subject and verb.
    • • Prefix Misplacement: Writing "read-re" instead of "re-read".
    • • Subject-Verb Agreement: Omitting the -s on 3rd person singular ("The team unpacks").

    Differentiation Strategies

    • • Support (Level 1): Provide sticky notes with prepositional phrases ("in the room", "at 3 PM") to attach to sentences.
    • • Extension (Level 2): Add both Where AND When to the independent sentence on Part 6.

    Formative Writing Assessment Rubric (ELPA21 Level 1–2)

    ScorePrefixes & Sentence DictationSentence Expansion & Mechanics
    4 - AdvEncodes prefix + base words correctly and writes both dictated sentences with 100% accuracy.Expands sentences with meaningful Where/When phrases, correct capitalization, and punctuation.
    3 - ProfEncodes prefixes accurately; writes dictated sentences with minor spelling slips.Adds a detail phrase to simple sentences; minor capitalization or punctuation slip.
    2 - DevConfuses prefix spelling (e.g. un vs dis); misses several words in dictation.Appends disconnected words without forming a grammatical expanded sentence.
    1 - BegUnable to segment prefix from base; writes random initial letters.Copies single words only; does not write an expanded complete sentence.

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 2 Teacher Guide Page 2 of 2

    1. Expand: "The soccer team practices." (Add: on the field)

    2. Expand: "The art club paints." (Add: in the studio)

    Part 6

    Independent Application • Answer with an Expanded Detail

    Question: Where do you like to study with your friends? Write 1 complete expanded sentence:

    Expanded Sentence Checklist:

    Capital Letter Subject + Verb Added Detail Period (.)

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 2 • Sentence Building with Prefixes Page 2 of 2

    Inside the robotics lab, students (4) electronic parts to build machines.

    Working in teams helps students make new (5) and build community!

    Cloze Reading Self-Check:

    Used all 5 words Spelled words correctly Read sentences aloud

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 2 Resource • School Clubs Reader Page 2 of 2

    Part 3 Suffix Dictation Script (Teacher Read-Aloud)

    Say each word clearly, identify the suffix, and have students write Base word + Suffix:

    Word 1: build-er "The builder makes homes." Suffix: build + er

    Word 2: use-ful "Hard hats are useful." Suffix: use + ful

    Word 3: help-less "No worker is helpless." Suffix: help + less

    Part 4 Sentence Dictation Script (2 Complete Sentences)

    Read each sentence 3 times clearly. Remind students: Capital letter at the start, spaces between words, period at the end:

    Sentence 1 (5 Words):

    "The worker is very helpful."

    • Subject: The worker

    • Verb: is | Predicate: very helpful

    • Mechanics: Capital T, Period .

    Sentence 2 (5 Words):

    "Careful builders wear hard hats."

    • Subject: Careful builders

    • Verb: wear | Object: hard hats

    • Mechanics: Capital C, Period .

    Common Restatement Errors

    • • One-Word Answers: Writing just "Hospital" instead of "The doctor works in the hospital."
    • • Leaving Question Words in Answer: Writing "Where the doctor works".
    • • Suffix Doubling: Writing -full with two L's instead of -ful.

    Differentiation Strategies

    • • Support (Level 1): Physically cross out the question word (What / Where) and underline the restatement words.
    • • Extension (Level 2): Add a reason with because to the restated sentence.

    Formative Writing Assessment Rubric (ELPA21 Level 1–2)

    ScoreSuffixes & Sentence DictationQuestion Restatement & Mechanics
    4 - AdvEncodes base + suffix words correctly and writes both dictated sentences with 100% accuracy.Restates prompt clearly to form a complete, grammatically sound academic sentence with correct mechanics.
    3 - ProfEncodes suffixes accurately; writes dictated sentences with minor spelling slips.Restates prompt into full sentence; minor capitalization or end punctuation slip.
    2 - DevConfuses suffix spelling (e.g. -er vs -or); misses several words in dictation.Writes incomplete phrase or copies question without answering directly.
    1 - BegUnable to segment suffix from base; writes random initial letters.Writes isolated one-word answer without sentence structure.

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 3 Teacher Guide Page 2 of 2

    1. Question: Where does the librarian work?

    Restatement frame: The librarian works...

    2. Question: How do builders protect themselves?

    Restatement frame: Builders protect themselves by...

    Part 6

    Independent Application • Answer in a Full Sentence

    Question: Which community job do you respect the most? Why? Write 1 complete sentence:

    Question-Answer Checklist:

    Capital Letter Restated Words Gave Answer Period (.)

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 3 • Answering Questions with Suffixes Page 2 of 2

    Outside, a skilled (4) works carefully to build safe homes and schools.

    Inside the classroom, an encouraging (5) prepares teenagers for graduation and success!

    Cloze Reading Self-Check:

    Used all 5 words Spelled words correctly Read sentences aloud

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 3 Resource • Community Careers Reader Page 2 of 2

    Part 3 Affix Dictation Script (Teacher Read-Aloud)

    Say each word clearly, identify the suffix, and have students write Base word + Suffix:

    Word 1: in-ven-tion "Laptops are a great invention." Suffix: invent + tion

    Word 2: pay-ment "Online shopping needs payment." Suffix: pay + ment

    Word 3: clear-ly "Write your statements clearly." Suffix: clear + ly

    Part 4 Sentence Dictation Script (2 Complete Sentences)

    Read each sentence 3 times clearly. Remind students: Capital letter at the start, spaces between words, period at the end:

    Sentence 1 (5 Words):

    "Computers help us work quickly."

    • Subject: Computers

    • Verb: help | Object/Adverb: us work quickly

    • Mechanics: Capital C, Period .

    Sentence 2 (5 Words):

    "The class makes safe choices."

    • Subject: The class

    • Verb: makes | Object: safe choices

    • Mechanics: Capital T, Period .

    Common Two-Sentence Errors

    • • Run-On Sentence: Merging both sentences with no period: "Laptops help this is because..."
    • • Fragment Reason: Starting with "Because find facts quickly" without subject/verb.
    • • Lower-Case Second Sentence: Forgetting to capitalize the second sentence.

    Differentiation Strategies

    • • Support (Level 1): Provide Sentence 2 starter cards: "This is because [Subject] can [Verb]."
    • • Extension (Level 2): Use "For example," or "Furthermore," to introduce Sentence 2.

    Formative Writing Assessment Rubric (ELPA21 Level 1–2)

    ScoreAffixes & Sentence DictationTwo-Sentence Response & Reasoning
    4 - AdvEncodes base + affix words correctly and writes both dictated sentences with 100% accuracy.Writes 2 distinct, complete sentences: Sentence 1 directly answers prompt; Sentence 2 provides clear reasoning with correct mechanics.
    3 - ProfEncodes affixes accurately; writes dictated sentences with minor spelling slips.Writes 2 sentences with answer and reason; minor punctuation or capitalization slip.
    2 - DevConfuses affix spelling (e.g. -tion vs -sion); misses several words in dictation.Writes 1 sentence only or produces run-on sentence without clear separation.
    1 - BegUnable to segment affix; writes isolated letters.Writes fragmented words without answering prompt or giving reasons.

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 4 Teacher Guide Page 2 of 2

    "For example..."

    "This is because they can find facts quickly."

    Guided Practice Prompt: "Why is typing practice helpful?"

    Sentence 1: Typing practice is helpful for students.

    Sentence 2: This is because .

    Part 6

    Independent Application • Write Two Sentences

    Prompt: Which technology tool helps you the most at school? Why?

    Sentence 1 (Answer the prompt):

    Sentence 2 (Explain or give reason):

    Two-Sentence Integrity Checklist:

    Sentence 1 Answers Sentence 2 Explains 2 Capital Letters 2 Periods (.)

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 4 • Adding Reasons & Explanations Page 2 of 2

    Teachers remind everyone to browse (4) by keeping private passwords protected.

    Taking positive (5) online prepares teenagers for future college and workplace technology!

    Cloze Reading Self-Check:

    Used all 5 words Spelled words correctly Read sentences aloud

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 4 Resource • Digital Tools Reader Page 2 of 2

    Lesson 5 Guide

    Part 1 Cumulative Affix Dictation Script (Teacher Read-Aloud)

    Say each word clearly, identify the affix part, and have students write in the boxes:

    Word 1: re-write "Rewrite your clean draft." Prefix: re + write

    Word 2: help-ful "Classmates are helpful." Suffix: help + ful

    Word 3: safe-ly "We study safely online." Suffix: safe + ly

    Part 2 Sentence Dictation Script (2 Complete Sentences)

    Read each sentence 3 times clearly. Remind students: Capital letter at the start, spaces between words, period at the end:

    Sentence 1 (5 Words):

    "Graduation opens many new doors."

    • Subject: Graduation

    • Verb: opens | Object: many new doors

    • Mechanics: Capital G, Period .

    Sentence 2 (5 Words):

    "Students prepare for great careers."

    • Subject: Students

    • Verb: prepare | Phrase: for great careers

    • Mechanics: Capital S, Period .

    1-Minute Conferencing Prompts

    • • "Point to where you answer the question." (Check Sentence 1).
    • • "Read me your reason. Did you start with 'This is because'?"
    • • "Touch the period between your two sentences."

    Benchmark Success Criteria

    • • Exactly 2 complete sentences (or 3 sentences with extension).
    • • Clear prompt response + logical explanation or reason.
    • • Both sentences capitalized with ending periods.

    Summative Writing Rubric (ELPA21 Level 1–2 Standards)

    ScoreDictation & Affix AccuracyPublished Two-Sentence Response
    4 - AdvEncodes all 3 cumulative words and writes both dictated sentences with 100% accuracy.Writes 2–3 connected sentences: Sentence 1 clearly answers prompt; Sentence 2 provides strong explanation with 'because'; correct mechanics throughout.
    3 - ProfEncodes 2–3 words accurately; writes sentences with minor phonetic slips.Writes 2 sentences with prompt answer and logical reason; minor capitalization or end punctuation slip.
    2 - DevConfuses affix parts; misses several words in auditory dictation.Writes 1 complete sentence or produces run-on sentence without punctuation separating the two thoughts.
    1 - BegUnable to segment affixes; writes initial sounds only.Draws picture and writes isolated words or incomplete phrases without sentence structure.

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 Teacher Guide Page 2 of 2

    4 - Advanced 2 full sentences; clear answer + clear reason with "because"; accurate affixes & mechanics.

    3 - Proficient 2 sentences with answer and reason; minor capitalization, spelling, or punctuation slip.

    2 - Developing 1 sentence completed; reason is fragmented or relies heavily on copied word bank words.

    1 - Beginning Isolated words or drawing only; does not write complete sentences.

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 • Two-Sentence Writing Showcase Page 2 of 2

    Graduates can train for a technical (4) or continue their education in college.

    Every skilled graduate makes our (5) stronger, prouder, and more united!

    Cloze Reading Self-Check:

    Used all 5 words Spelled words correctly Read sentences aloud

    Writing 1 - T2 • Lesson 5 Resource • Future Goals Reader Page 2 of 2

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