Write multi-paragraph (minimum of 3-5 paragraphs) narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive texts of at least 400 to 600 words.

Write clear, focused essays that contain a formal introduction, supporting evidence, and a conclusion.

Create narratives about an incident as follows:

• establish a plot and setting and present a point of view that is appropriate to the stories
• include sensory details
• develop plot and character
• use a range of narrative devices (e.g., dialogue, suspense, tension).

Create expository, informational, and procedural texts, multi-step directions, and a problem/solution presentation as follows:

• pose relevant questions and state purpose
• explain the situation and develop topic with facts, details, examples, and explanations from multiple sources
• follow an organizational pattern
• offer evidence to support conclusions.

Create descriptive texts about a place as follows:

• present a clear picture of the place
• include sensory details (five senses) in a logical order (e.g., left to right, far to near).

Create persuasive texts on a stand or viewpoint as follows:

• state stand or viewpoint
• give reasons, facts, and expert opinion to support stand
• demonstrate sincerity.

Experiment with different points of view (i.e., first person as well as third person).

Share writing-in-progress in various ways (e.g., author's circle, peer response).