The Circle of Learning

Identify a written sentence as a complete thought that starts with a capital letter and ends with the appropriate punctuation mark.
Identify a complete sentence as containing a subject, verb, and predicate.
Identify an incomplete sentence as missing one of the elements of a complete sentence.
Identify complete and incomplete sentences in various texts.
Identify a paragraph as a group of sentences based on one idea or point of view.
Identify the main idea, supporting sentences, and closing sentence in a paragraph.

Examples of applying this learning outcome outside the learning environment:
Family	Community	Work
Teach a child the difference between a complete and incomplete sentence, in order to help with a school homework assignment.	Find examples of incomplete sentences in a newspaper or magazine story. Determine whether the sentences were written this way on purpose or by accident.	Copy down the incomplete sentences that you find in a posting or notice at work. Then rewrite them in private as complete sentences.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the writing process and write an effective sentence or paragraph to improve critical thinking skills.

Identify and discuss the effect of personal attitudes or feelings towards writing.
Identify for whom you are writing.
Talk about the subject and state the purpose for writing.
Generate ideas for writing by using brainstorming or free writing.
Make use of prior knowledge and experiences when writing.
Select familiar and some new vocabulary for writing tasks.
Use reading materials as a basis for critical thinking and writing about the ideas presented.
Write a series of complete sentences or a paragraph related to a single topic or idea.
Write a first draft without worrying about correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Review and rewrite the first draft to clarify meaning.
Edit for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. [See instruction tip #3.]
Produce a final copy.
Compare the final copy to your previous drafts. What changes did you make? Why did you make these changes?
Share writing with others according to comfort level and as appropriate.
Respond to others' questions and comments about your own writing.
Represent learning in various forms as a means of expressing the creative writing
Use the computer for writing (optional, depending on availability of appropriate computer software).
- Practise using a computer word processing program and keyboard to compose and revise lists, sentences, or paragraphs.
- Practise using the computer for personal email messages.