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Standard 6:  Writing Process

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A.   Develop ideas and determine a topic suitable for writing.

1.   Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and     from printed material.

 

B.   Determine audience and purpose for self-selected and assigned       writing tasks.

2.   Develop a clear main idea for writing.

3.   Develop a purchase and audience for writing.

 

C.   Apply knowledge of graphics or other organizers to clarify ideas       for writing assignments.

4.   Use organizational strategies (e.g., brainstorming, lists, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.

5.   Organize writing by providing a simple introduction, body and   a clear sense of closure (e.g., topic sentence, details, and

      closing sentence).

 

D.   Recognize and apply the necessary amount of time to revisit,       rework and refine pieces of writing.

10.  Reread and assess writing for clarity, using a variety of methods       (e.g., writer’s circle or author’s chair).

 

E.   Demonstrate revision strategies to improve the coherence of       ideas, clarity of sentence structure and effectiveness of word       choices.

F.   Given a topic, student creates paragraphs that include topic,       sentence, details and a closing sentence.

6.   Use a wide range of simple, compound and complex sentences.

7a.  Create paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting       sentences that are marked by indentation and are linked by       transitional words and phrases.

7b.  Observe correct margins and identify the front side of the paper       (holes on the left).

11.  Add descriptive words and details and delete extraneous       information.

12.  Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs to clarify meaning       using a variety of sentence patterns.

 

F.   Utilize a variety of resources and reference materials to select       more effective vocabulary when editing.

8.   Use language for writing that is different from oral language,       mimicking writing style of books when appropriate.

13.  Use resources and reference materials, including dictionaries and thesaurus, to select more effective vocabulary.

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G.  Apply editing skills to improve sentence fluency, grammar and       usage.

14.  Proofread writing and edit to improve conventions (e.g.,       grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify       and correct fragments and run-ons.

 

H.   Utilize tools to appraise the quality of writing.

15.  Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the       quality of writing.

I.    Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an       appropriate format, and utilizes techniques such as electronic       resources and graphics.

9.   Use available technology to compose text.

16.  Rewrite and illustrate writing samples for display and for       sharing with others.

 

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