Generates writing ideas in French based on familiar expressions with support, such as Mon sport favori -> le basketball -> le ballon -> le panier -> les joueurs -> lancer.

Plans text with teacher support, such as with the use of a graphic organizer.

Suggests, with teacher support, the audiences for which a text is intended.

Locates an equivalent word or expression in reference materials (e.g., personal or visual dictionary, or glossary).

Drafts a 50 - 60 word expository, narrative or procedural text based on two models.

Proofreads the text for accuracy. Provides feedback on another student's writing in a peer conference.

Implements changes to the text for later production of a final copy after a teacher conference.

Connects stages of the writing process to teacher-modeled writing.

Evaluates own written work based on the descriptors in a simple rubric or checklist.

Sets goals for the next writing experience based on the descriptors in an English rubric or a French checklist.

Selects written texts for inclusion in a portfolio.