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Aunt Rosa Fixes Cars: A Writing Group Helps

Grade 1 writing practice: see how a writing group helps Mateo stay on topic and add details about his aunt's job fixing cars.

Grade 1ELAInteractive · Printable

Aligned toW.1.5

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1 Common Core standard
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9 questions
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Format: Interactive · Printable
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: ELA
Question types: Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Circle the answer, Sorting, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

Students identify a sentence that does not fit the topic of a draft.
Students connect questions and ideas from peers to the details a writer added.
Students add details to strengthen a sentence.

How to use

Read the two drafts and the writing group's comments aloud together, then have students answer. Use the last two questions to start a short partner writing conference.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

W.1.5

With adult help, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing.

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Aunt Rosa Fixes Cars: A Writing Group Helps

See how questions and ideas from friends make writing better.

Read about Mateo's writing

Mateo wrote about his aunt's job. Read his first draft, what his writing group said, and his new draft.

Mateo's First Draft

My aunt fixes cars. She has a big toolbox. Aunt Rosa has a pet turtle. She works hard.

The Writing Group

1Mateo read his draft to his writing group. Jada asked, "What car parts does she fix?"

2Ravi said, "You could tell where she works." Lena asked, "What is in her toolbox?"

3Their teacher, Ms. Hill, said, "Your topic is Aunt Rosa's job. Keep every sentence about her job."

Mateo's New Draft

My aunt fixes cars. She works at a garage on Elm Street. She fixes flat tires and squeaky brakes. She has a big toolbox. It is full of wrenches and screwdrivers. She works hard.

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