| EALR #1:
The student writes clearly and effectively. |
| 1.1 Develop concept and design |
- Develops a focus and central idea in paragraphs and multiple
paragraph form – practices:
- sequencing
- elaboration with examples, details, facts, reasons
- transitioning
- Writes analytically (logically) by considering: purpose,
focus, definition, support w/evidence of terms.
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| 1.2 Use style appropriate to audience
and purpose |
- Selects voice and tone appropriate to the audience and
form.
- Uses language appropriate to the form and genre and
audience.
- Practices incorporating particular language relevant to the
content.
- Uses figurative language and sound patterns (simile, metaphor,
personification, rhymes).
- Uses words appropriate to the content.
- Writes sentences of varied patterns and lengths.
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| 1.3 Apply writing conventions |
- Uses compound and complex sentences.
- Employs conventional grammar such as subject/verb agreement
and verb tense agreement.
- Applies capitalization rules.
- Applies punctuation rules.
- spells correctly in final drafts.
- Uses division strategies (i.e. paragraphs, bullets and textual
markers).
- Writes legibly.
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| EALR #2: The student
writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes. |
| 2.1 Write for different audiences |
- Writes letters for different audiences such as:
- characters in unit novels
- pen pals (Great Mail Race)
- Determines and writes for the needs of different audiences.
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| 2.2 Write for different purposes |
- Writes:
- to express him/herself
- to inform others
- to create
- to explain ideas or
procedures
- to persuade others
- to entertain
- to debate
- to question
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| 2.3 Write in a variety of modes |
- Narrative:
- personal essays
- short, fiction story
- Descriptive:
- Expository:
- book reports
- culture reports
- mini reports
- speeches
- presentations
- Persuasive:
- travel brochure
- point of view paper (explore bias)
- literature recommendations
- Summary – retelling:
- Letters:
- career day business letter
- friendly letters
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| 2.4 Write for career applications |
- Produce particular forms of writing applicable to careers:
- charts
- graphs
- posters
- pamphlets
- summary
- brochure
- reports
- software programs
- directions
- memo
- Cite sources in different forms:
- bibliography
- in-line quotations
- footnotes
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| EALR #3: The student
understands and uses the steps of the writing process. |
| 3.1 Prewrite |
- Uses a variety of prewriting strategies:
- mapping
- listing
- webbing
- outlining
- free writing
- brainstorming
- using thinking skills graphic organizers
- peer conferencing
- table papers
- discussion
- film clips
- Uses multiple sources to gather information (i.e. multimedia and
periodicals):
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| 3.2 Draft |
- Uses available tools and technology such as simple word processors
(alph smarts computers).
- Constructs a clear narrative.
- Writes fluently using own ideas and elaborates on them.
- Coordinates ideas in writing.
- Develops plot, character and setting in stories.
- Writes clear introduction, body and conclusion.
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| 3.3 Revise |
- Confer with others in peer editing groups.
- Reread, rethink after down time, distance.
- Add and delete information.
- Add graphics to enhance writings.
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| 3.4 Edit |
- Uses applicable reference tools.
- Corrects errors independently.
- Adjusts word choice and sentence structure.
- Corrects mechanics.
- Corrects grammar.
- Participates in peer editing groups.
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| 3.5 Publish |
- Selects from a variety of publishing options:
- posters
- newspapers
- bulletin boards
- multi-media formats
- displays
- Produces a legible and neat final product.
- Uses different technologies as needed to produce finished product.
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| EALR #4: The student
analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work. |
| 4.1 Assess own strengths and needs
for improvement |
- Establishes and applies own criteria to improve writing.
- Sets writing goals and monitors progress.
- Analyzes the works of effective writers to improve writing:
- student models
- published writers
- Articulates qualities that make a piece of writing effective.
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| 4.2 Seek and offer feedback |
- Accepts feedback and edits to revise own writing when appropriate.
- Offers feedback, with guidance on writing of others, with regard to:
- organization
- ideas and content
- voice
- word choice
- sentence fluency
- conventions
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