1) The student writes clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:

1.1 develop concept and design
develop a topic or theme; organize written thoughts with a clear beginning, middle, and end; use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas; write coherently and effectively

1.2 use style appropriate to the audience and purpose
use voice, word choice, and sentence fluency for intended style and audience

1.3 apply writing conventions
know and apply correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization

2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:

2.1 write for different audiences

2.2 write for different purposes
such as telling stories, presenting analytical responses to literature, persuading, conveying technical information, completing a team project, explaining concepts and procedures

2.3 write in a variety of forms
including narratives, journals, poems, essays, stories, research reports, and technical writing

2.4 write for career applications

3. The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.
To meet this standard, the student will:

3.1 prewrite
generate ideas and gather information

3.2 draft
elaborate on a topic and supporting ideas

3.3 revise
collect input and enhance text and style

3.4 edit
use resources to correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage

3.5 publish
select a publishing form and produce a completed writing project to share with chosen audience

4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
To meet this standard, the student will:

4.1 assess own strengths and needs for improvement
analyze effectiveness of own writing and set goals for improvement

4.2 seek and offer feedback