WQED Writers Contest – Classroom Activities Guide
About
The Writers Contest Classroom Activities Guide is a literacy resource designed to support educators with ready-to-use writing and literacy activities that integrate creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking that can be adapted for different grade levels.
Credits: WQED Education
Standards
PA Core & Academic Standards Alignment
English Language Arts (ELA)
9.4.3.A: Recognize meanings and interpretations of art.
CC.1.4.K–3.M: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or
events.
CC.1.4.K–3.P: Organize writing with a beginning, middle, and end.
CC.1.4.K–3.R: Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of grammar,
punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
CC.1.5.K–3.D: Speak clearly and express ideas and feelings with detail.
CC.1.4.K–3.T: With guidance and support, develop and strengthen writing
as needed.
Visual Arts
9.1.3.A: Know and use the elements and principles of art.
9.1.3.B: Recognize and use basic art tools and materials safely.
9.2.3.L: Identify and describe common themes in visual arts and literature.
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