Aligned Standard

ELA.EE.W.3.2.a: Select a topic and write about it including one fact or detail.

Grade Level Standard

This is aligned the following California State Standards:

  • W.3.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. a. Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. c. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information. d. Provide a concluding statement or section.

Linkage Level Descriptions

Initial Precursor

The student can direct attention to objects or people through intentional sound, verbalization, movement, facial expression, eye gaze, or other behavior.

Distal Precursor

The student can indicate a choice between two objects through eye gaze, physical movement, gesture, or vocalization.

Proximal Precursor

The student can select a familiar topic to share about (may be from a set of options) and can use drawing, dictating, or writing to share about it.

Target

The student can write about a specific topic using facts and details to describe the topic.

Successor

The student can select a topic and write about it using relevant tactile, visual, and multimedia information.