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Elementary School
1707 Washington Blvd.
Port Vue, PA 15133
412-675-3070 Ext. 2300

Writing Writing

Writing Expectations

1st nine weeks:

  • Write a four paragraph narrative
  • 5-8 sentences per paragraph
  • Use robust vocabulary (strong words)
  • Must show good organization

***No Typing First Nine Weeks

2nd nine weeks:

  • Write a four to five paragraph comparative piece
  • 5-8 sentences per paragraph
  • Include rich language that illustrate clear similarities and differences in the comparison being made.
  • Include varied sentence lengths and structures
  • Must show good organization

3rd nine weeks:

  • Write a four to five paragraph expository piece
  • 5-8 sentences per paragraph
  • Include varied sentence lengths and structures
  • Use robust vocabulary (strong words)
  • Must show good organization

 

4th nine weeks:

  • Write a five paragraph persuasive piece
  • Must include a strong opinion that is supported with convincing facts
  • 5-8 sentences per paragraph
  • Include varied sentence lengths and structures
  • Use robust vocabulary (strong words)
  • Must show good organization

Rules for Typing

 

Font: Times New Roman

Font Size: 12

Line Spacing: double (go to format, choose paragraph, change line spacing to double.)

 

**** Include name and number on top right of the page(can be written)

*****Titles may be larger and underlined or italicized if desired.

 

 







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