Using Digital Tools and E-Pals to Enhance Descriptive Writing
 

By Tracy Sturgell

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Standards Addressed:

Language Arts: Reading
Reading Comprehension 2.0

2.2.4-Ask Questions and support answers by connecting prior knowledge with literal and inferential information found in text.

2.2.5- Restate facts and details in text to clarify and organize ideas ¨

3.2.3-Demonstrate comprehension by identifying answers in text ¨

3.2.4, 4.2.3-Recall major points in the text and make and revise predictions about forthcoming information.

5.2.4- Draw inferences, conclusions or generalizations and support with textual evidence and prior knowledge

Writing

Writing Strategies 1.0

2.1.1- Group related ideas and maintain consistent focus

3.1.1- Create a single paragraph

4.1.2- Create multiple-paragraph compositions

5.1.2- Create multiple paragraph expository compositions