The Circle of Learning

Examples of applying this learning outcome outside the learning environment:
Family	Community	Work
Share with a family member some piece of writing you have done in class.	The next time you plan an outing in a city, find out what events are scheduled and make a list of the events and times that would interest the people in your group (e.g., movies, the zoo, special attractions in a park).	Write down a question that you would like to ask a co-worker. Then ask the question and listen to the co-worker's answer. Afterwards, write down the co-worker's answer.

Learners will write sentences, a short paragraph, and simple documents for practical purposes.

Identify, write, and punctuate simple, compound, imperative (commanding), declarative (telling), interrogative (asking), and exclamatory sentences in writing. [See instruction tip #4.]
Identify, write, and punctuate short paragraphs including an expository (telling), narrative (story), and descriptive paragraph.
Transfer information from a piece of equipment onto the appropriate section on a warranty card.
Complete a form that requires personal information (e.g., warranty, catalogue order form, application forms).
Write a set of complete sentences in a well-written paragraph that explains information from a simple table, graph, or chart.
Draw a simple graph or chart to convey a few pieces of information.
Draw a simple diagram or sign with short text and symbols to convey a few pieces of information.
Create a simple table or list to convey a few pieces of information.
Write down something that is being dictated to you.
Take notes from short oral presentations.
Take notes from reference materials.
Write a paragraph summary of a short text.
Create a set of simple instructions.
Write and/or draw multi-step directions.
Select the appropriate format, language, and tone to produce simple business letters.
Identify parts of and write a basic résumé and covering letter.
Write in a journal to reflect on and write positive comments about your own writing.
Represent learning in various forms as a means of expressing the creative writing process (e.g., create sculpture, sketches, drawings, paintings).