Language for Literacy Response and Expression ELA
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Adult Goal 3: Learners will use knowledge of the conventions of writing to write effectively. WRITING

OBJECTIVES EXAMPLES
Objective A: Learners will edit texts for proper use of mechanics.
  • Edits for correct information, appropriate emphasis, and form.
  • Edit texts for correct use of periods, commas, semi-colons, colons, and quotation marks.
  • Edit texts for proper use of capitalization.
  • Edit texts for correct use of possessives and contractions.
Objective B: Learners will edit texts for proper usage.
  • Edit texts for correct subject-verb agreement.
  • Edit texts for proper use of verbs and tenses.
  • Edit texts for correct use of pronoun references.
Objective C: Learners will edit texts for proper use of sentence structure and organization.
  • Edit texts for sentence fragments.
  • Edit texts for run-on sentences.
  • Edit texts for correct use of parallel structure.
  • Edit texts for correct use of paragraphs.

“Never once has anyone ever wanted to put something I wrote in the paper. Just the thought makes joy and happiness come to my heart.” --Elaine D.

Adult Goal 4: Learners will find pleasure and satisfaction in the writing process.
OBJECTIVES EXAMPLES
Objective A: Learners will write independently and without prompting.
  • Write to learn about self in texts such as personal journals and diaries.
  • Write to express self in poems, fiction, plays, and other writing for personal pleasure.

“My first day and it looks good so far! We are all writing and talking and feeling good about coming here.” --Ricardo M.
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