Compose literary texts (personal narratives, fiction, poetry) using genre characteristics and craft.
The intent of 5.12A is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Compose Literary Texts.
For Grade 5, this standard focuses on Compose Literary Texts and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.12A.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.12A.
Standard 5.12A describes the essential skills and understandings for Compose Literary Texts in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Compose Literary Texts, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
