Student Name: __________________________________________________

Polar Bear Writing grade 1: As a class we reviewed the components of our stories
that fell under the following sentence frames: Is_________, has ______________, and
can___________. Students were asked to write 3 sentences for each sentence frame and
used some of the ideas that we brainstormed as a class. They were asked to write at
least 9 sentences in total. The ideas brainstormed were given as a starter but
students were encouraged to extend the ideas and add their own creative (juicy)
words. The students were also encouraged to use a variety of sentence starters.
Please remember all students progress at different rates and levels. Many students
were very excited about this activity as it allowed room for creativity!
NM- No Mark NY- Not Yet Acceptable
AC- Acceptable AB- Above acceptable

Story Writing Objectives NM NY AC AB

Content and Organization
Students were able to extend ideas using creative words
(juicy words)
Is able to extend ideas using details (juicy details)
Spelling and Writing Mechanics
Is able to apply the use of correct spelling (using
brainstorm chart/personal dictionaries)
Is able to write complete sentences using capitals
(inappropriate places)
Is able to write complete sentences using correct
punctuation
Writing Habits
Able to print legibly
Able to use margins (moving words to a new line when
needed)
Uses proper spacing
Is enthusiastic about the writing process
Is able to create a story using 3 has___________ sentences
Is able to create a story using 3 is____________ sentences
Is able to create a story using 3 can____________ sentences

Based on the above outcomes your child is NM NY AC AB EX

performing at the following level:
Comments:
Student Name: __________________________________________________

Polar Bear Writing Grade 2: As a class we reviewed the components of stories:

characters, setting, problem/interesting events, and solution. Students were asked
to create a story that followed this structure. The story structure was demonstrated
in a read-aloud in which the students helped the teacher apply the different parts to
the story. The students were also encouraged to use a variety of sentence starters.
Please remember all students progress at different rates and levels. Many students
were very excited about this activity as it allowed room for creativity!
NM- No Mark NY- Not Yet Acceptable
AC- Acceptable AB- Above acceptable

Story Writing Objectives NM NY AC AB

Content and Organization
Students used characters, setting, problem/3 interesting
events, and solution
Students were able to think of creative ideas that were
related to the characters and setting (i.e. a polar bear name
and a polar bear problem)
Students followed their story plan (i.e. characters, setting,
problem, and solution)
Student has 12-15 (or more) sentences

Spelling and Writing Mechanics

Is able to apply the use of correct spelling (using personal
dictionaries and best-try spelling).
Is able to write complete sentences using capitals
Is able to write complete sentences using punctuation
Writing Habits
Able to print legibly
Uses proper spacing
Is enthusiastic about the writing process.

Based on the above outcomes your child is NM NY AC AB EX

performing at the following level:

Comments: