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| Grade 6
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| Writing, Approved 2004
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Standard
Benchmark
Indicator | Description | Lesson Plans | Thinkfinity | Resources |
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1
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The student writes effectively for a variety of audiences, purposes, and contexts.
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1.1
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The student writes narrative text using the writing process.
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1.1.1
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The student understands and develops a main idea (plot, setting, characters) by writing to a prompt. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.2
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The student uses (1) personal experience (2) observations (3) prior knowledge in written text. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.3
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The student clarifies the main idea by selecting relevant details that enrich the central theme or storyline. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.4
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The student analyzes and understands implications of plagiarism. (e.g. ethical, legal) (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.5
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The student understands and independently uses appropriate strategies to generate narrative text. (e.g. brainstorming, listing, webbing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups and identifying information from print sources) (Organization: prewriting, d
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1.1.6
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The student writes a piece with an inviting introduction, reasonable body, and satisfying conclusion that leaves the reader with a sense of resolution. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.7
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The student selects transitions to connect ideas within paragraphs in the writing piece. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.8
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The student writes to convey tone and personality to engage the reader. (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising; N,E,T,P)
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1.1.9
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The student practices selecting words that are suitable and precise, which create appropriate imagery. (e.g. explicit nouns, vivid verbs, natural modifiers) (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.10
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The student practices using vocabulary that is appropriate and provides ease of understanding. (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.11
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The student varies sentence structures and lengths. (e.g. simple, compound) (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.12
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The student develops sentence beginnings that build upon previous sentences. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.13
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The student recognizes complete sentences and sentence fragments. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.14
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The student uses dialogue so that is sounds conversational and natural. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.15
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The student demonstrates correct use of mechanics and simple punctuation. (e.g. periods, question marks, exclamation marks, commas) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.16
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The student uses correct grammar for clarity. (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.17
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The student spells familiar and most unfamiliar word correctly utilizing available resources. (e.g. dictionary, spell check) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.1.18
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The student indents paragraphs to reinforce the organizational structure of the text. (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2
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The student writes expository text using the writing process.
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1.2.1
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The student develops a main idea in response to a prompt. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.2
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The student clarifies the main idea by selecting logical detail that are accurate and helpful. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.3
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The student practices writing using (1) personal experience (2) observations (3) prior knowledge (4) research to provide information using an appropriate point of view for the piece. (e.g. 3rd person pronouns in research) (Ideas and Content: prewriting, d
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1.2.4
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The student expresses information in own words using evidence and examples. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.5
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The student analyzes and understands implications of plagiarism. (e.g. ethical, legal) (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.6
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The student cites references for all information used or reproduced from any source. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.7
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The student constructs a bibliography with author, title, publisher, year, Web site name and address, and copyright date. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.8
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The student understands and independently uses appropriate strategies to generate expository text. (e.g. brainstorming, listing, webbing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups and identifying information from print sources) (Organization: prewriting,
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1.2.9
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The student writes a complete piece that contains a clear introduction, reasonable body, and satisfying conclusion. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.10
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The student arranges information within each paragraph in logical order. (typically 4-6 sentences) (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.11
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The student uses transitions to connect ideas within paragraphs. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.12
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The student writes to convey tone and personality to inform the reader. (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.13
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The student practices selecting words that are suitable and precise that create appropriate imagery. (e.g. explicit nouns, vivid verbs, natural modifiers) (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.14
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The student practices specialized vocabulary that is appropriate for expository writing and provides for ease of understanding. (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.15
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The student varies sentence structures and lengths (e.g. simple, compound) making the reading pleasant and natural. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.16
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The student develops sentence beginnings that build upon previous sentences. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.17
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The student recognizes complete sentences and sentence fragments. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.18
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The student demonstrates correct use of mechanics and simple punctuation. (e.g. periods, question marks, exclamation marks, commas) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.19
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The student uses correct grammar for clarity. (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.20
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The student spells familiar and most unfamiliar words correctly utilizing available resources. (e.g. dictionary, spell check) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.2.21
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The student uses correct paragraph division to reinforce the organizational structure of the text. (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3
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The student writes technical text using the writing process.
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1.3.1
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The student develops a main idea in response to a prompt. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.2
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The student clarifies the main idea by selecting concise, logical details that are accurate and helpful. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.3
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The student analyzes and understands implications of plagiarism. (e.g. ethical, legal) (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.4
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The student cites references for all information used or reproduced from any source. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.5
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The student constructs a bibliography with author, title, publisher, year, Web site name and address, and copyright date. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.6
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The student understands and independently uses appropriate strategies to generate technical text. (e.g. brainstorming, listing, webbing, working in pairs, or cooperative groups and identifying information from print sources) (Organization: prewriting: N,E
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1.3.7
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The student arranges information within each paragraph or list in a logical order. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.8
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The student writes a piece with a useful introduction, a relevant or sequential body, and an effective conclusion. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.9
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The student uses transitions to connect important points within the piece, (e.g. enumerated list, bullets, headings, subheadings, simple outlining elements) (Organization; prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.10
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The student writes with an awareness of purpose and audience. (e.g. letters, simple reports, directions, brochures electronic presentation, newsletters) (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.11
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The student writes with authority so the voice is not distracting. (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.12
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The student selects words that convey the writer's message clearly and precisely. (e.g. technical terms) (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.13
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The student selects words appropriate for the intended task/format. (e.g. persuasive, if persuading: informational, if informing, etc.) (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.14
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The student writes compact sentences or phrases that make the point clear. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.15
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The student demonstrates correct use of mechanics and punctuation. (e.g. periods, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, apostrophes) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.16
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The student uses correct grammar for clarity. (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.17
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The student spells familiar and most unfamiliar words correctly uses available resources. (e.g. dictionary, spell check) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.3.18
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The student uses graphic devices that are supportive of the text. (e.g. charts, graphs. Illustrations) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: T)
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1.4
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The student writes persuasive text using the writing process.
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1.4.1
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The student composes a thesis statement based upon an opinion or belief. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.2
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The student practices (1) personal experience (2) observations (3) prior knowledge (4) research important for the reader to reach a conclusion and use an appropriate point of view for the piece. (e.g. 1st person in editorial) (Ideas and Content: prewritin
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1.4.3
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The student develops details to expand the main topic and to support the writer's position. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.4
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The student anticipates the reader's question(s) and provides balance with a counter-argument. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.5
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The student practices building a focused argument. (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.6
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The student analyzes and understands implications of plagiarism. (e.g. ethical, legal) (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.7
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The student understands and independently uses appropriate strategies to generate persuasive text. (e.g. brainstorming, listing, webbing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups and identifying information from print sources) (Organization: prewriting,
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1.4.8
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The student writes a complete piece that contains a clear introduction, reasonable body, and convincing conclusion. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.9
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The student arranges information within each paragraph in logical order. (typically 4-6 sentences) (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.10
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The student uses transitions to connect ideas within paragraphs. (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.11
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The student writes to convey tone and personality. (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.12
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The student uses language that is appropriate for persuasive writing and easy for the audience to understand. (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.13
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The student practices using words that are suitable, precise, and create imagery. (e.g. precise nouns, powerful verbs, vivid modifiers) (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.14
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The student varies sentence structures and lengths to make the reading pleasant and natural. (e.g. simple, compound) (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.15
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The student develops sentence beginnings that build upon previous sentences. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.16
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The student recognizes complete sentences and sentence fragments. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.17
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The student writes purposeful dialogue. (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.18
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The student demonstrates correct use of mechanics and simple punctuation. (e.g. periods, question marks, exclamation marks, and commas) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.19
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The student uses correct grammar for clarity. (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.20
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The student spells familiar and most unfamiliar word correctly utilizing available resources. (e.g. dictionary, spell check) (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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1.4.21
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The student uses correct paragraph division to reinforce the organizational structure of the text. (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N,E,T,P)
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