"I can" statements are great for wording the Common Core standards in a way everybody will understand. Prime first graders with a writing checklist that addresses eight key expository writing standards taken directly from the Common Core. The checklist allows learners to check off the standards they encounter through the week and helps you stay on track throughout an instructional unit.

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Instructional Ideas

• Print one list for each child in the class. Have them keep the list on their desk. As the unit progresses they can check off all the standards they meet

Common Core

W.1.1 W.1.2 W.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.6 W.1.7 W.1.8