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Benchmarks (8 - 10)

A.

Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how structures help authors achieve their purposes.

D.

Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or viewpoint in text.

E.

Utilize multiple sources pertaining to a singular topic to critique the various ways authors develop their ideas (e.g., treatment, scope and organization).

Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)

2.

Critique the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from multiple sources on the same topic.

4.

Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, glittering generalities, emotional word repetition, bait and switch) and examples of propaganda, bias and stereotyping.

6.

Analyze the author's development of key points to support argument or point of view.

7.

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the features (e.g., format, sequence, headers) used in various consumer documents (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials).

Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)

1.

Identify and understand organizational patterns (e.g., cause-effect, problem-solution) and techniques, including repetition of ideas, syntax and word choice, that authors use to accomplish their purpose and reach their intended audience.

2.

Critique the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from multiple sources on the same topic.

4.

Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., transfer, glittering generalities, bait and switch) and examples of propaganda, bias and stereotyping.

6.

Identify appeals to authority, reason and emotion.

7.

Analyze the effectiveness of the features (e.g., format, graphics, sequence, headers) used in various consumer documents (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials).

Benchmarks (8 - 10)

A.

Formulate writing ideas and identify a topic appropriate to the purpose and audience.

D.

Edit to improve sentence fluency, grammar and usage.

F.

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

Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)

4.

Determine a purpose and audience and plan strategies (e.g., adapting focus, content structure and point of view) to address purpose and audience.

15.

Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization), identify and correct fragments and run-ons and eliminate inappropriate slang or informal language.

17.

Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a manuscript form appropriate for the purpose, which could include such techniques as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g., drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final product.

Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)

4.

Determine a purpose and audience and plan strategies (e.g., adapting focus, content structure, and point of view) to address purpose and audience.

15.

Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization), identify and correct fragments and run-ons and eliminate inappropriate slang or informal language.

17.

Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a manuscript form appropriate for the purpose, which could include such techniques as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g., drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final product.

Benchmarks (8 - 10)

C.

Produce letters (e.g., business, letters to the editor, job applications) that follow the conventional style appropriate to the text, include appropriate details and exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies.

E.

Write a persuasive piece that states a clear position, includes relevant information and offers compelling evidence in the form of facts and details.

Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)

3.

Write business letters, letters to the editor and job applications that: a. address audience needs, stated purpose and context in a clear and efficient manner; b. follow the conventional style appropriate to the text using proper technical terms; c. include appropriate facts and details; d. exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies; and e. provide a sense of closure to the writing.

5.

Write persuasive compositions that: a. establish and develop a controlling idea; b. support arguments with detailed evidence; c. exclude irrelevant information; and d. cite sources of information.

Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)

3.

Write business letters, letters to the editor and job applications that: a. address audience needs, stated purpose and context in a clear and efficient manner; b. follow the conventional style appropriate to the text using proper technical terms; c. include appropriate facts and details; d. exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies; and e. provide a sense of closure to the writing.

5.

Write persuasive compositions that: a. support arguments with detailed evidence; b. exclude irrelevant information; and c. cite sources of information.

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