Beginning+Writer

=Beginning Writer=


 * **Descriptor ** || **Notes ** ||
 * Writes a whole page about a topic. ||  Writes a page about a topic of their own choice. ||
 * Writes about observations and experiences. ||  ||
 * Writes short nonfiction pieces (simple facts about a topic) with guidance. ||  ||
 * Chooses own writing topics. ||  ||
 * Reads own writing and notices mistakes with guidance. ||  ||
 * Revises by adding details with guidance. ||  ||
 * Uses spacing between words consistently. ||  ||
 * Forms most letters legibly. ||  ||
 * Writes pieces that self and others can read. ||  ||
 * Uses phonetic spelling to write independently. ||  ||
 * Spells simple words and some high frequency words correctly. ||  ||
 * Begins to use periods and capital letters correctly. ||  ||
 * Shares own writing with others. ||  ||