Benchmarks (5 - 7)
C.
Clarify ideas for writing assignments by using graphics or other organizers.
D.
Use revision strategies to improve the overall organization, the clarity and consistency of ideas within and among paragraphs and the logic and effectiveness of word choices.
E.
Select more effective vocabulary when editing by using a variety of resources and reference materials.
F.
Edit to improve fluency, grammar and usage.
H.
Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate format and uses techniques such as electronic resources and graphics.
Benchmarks (8 - 10)
B.
Determine the usefulness of organizers and apply appropriate pre-writing tasks.
C.
Use revision strategies to improve the style, variety of sentence structure, clarity of the controlling idea, logic, effectiveness of word choice and transitions between paragraphs, passages or ideas.
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 6)
5.
Use organizational strategies (e.g., rough outlines, diagrams, maps, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.
8.
Group related ideas into paragraphs, including topic sentences following paragraph form, and maintain a consistent focus across paragraphs.
9.
Vary language and style as appropriate to audience and purpose.
11.
Reread and analyze clarity of writing.
12.
Add and delete information and details to better elaborate on a stated central idea and to more effectively accomplish purpose.
14.
Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select more effective vocabulary.
15.
Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons.
17.
Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a format appropriate to the purpose, using 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 7)
5.
Use organizational strategies (e.g., rough outlines, diagrams, maps, webs and Venn diagrams) to plan writing.
8.
Group related ideas into paragraphs, including topic sentences following paragraph form, and maintain a consistent focus across paragraphs.
9.
Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, colorful modifiers and style as appropriate to audience and purpose.
12.
Add and delete information and details to better elaborate on a stated central idea and to more effectively accomplish purpose.
14.
Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select more effective vocabulary.
15.
Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons.
17.
Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a format appropriate to the purpose, using 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 8)
5.
Use organizational strategies (e.g., notes and outlines) to plan writing.
8.
Group related ideas into paragraphs, including topic sentences following paragraph form, and maintain a consistent focus reinforced by parallel structures across paragraphs.
9.
Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, colorful modifiers and style as appropriate to audience and purpose.
14.
Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select more effective vocabulary.
15.
Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons.
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.