Essential Academic Learning Requirements (MS Word) (pdf)

1. The student understands and uses a writing process.

    To meet this standard, the student:

1.1. Prewrites to generate ideas and plan writing.

1.2. Produces draft(s).

1.3. Revises to improve text.

1.4. Edits text.

1.5. Publishes text to share with audience.

1.6. Adjusts writing process as necessary.

2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.

    To meet this standard, the student:

2.1. Adapts writing for a variety of audiences.

2.2. Writes for different purposes.

2.3. Writes in a variety of forms/genres.

2.4. Writes for career applications.

3. The student writes clearly and effectively.

    To meet this standard, the student will:

3.1. Develops ideas and organizes writing.

3.2. Uses appropriate style.

3.3. Knows and applies appropriate grade level writing conventions.

4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.

    To meet this standard, the student will:

4.1. Analyzes and evaluates others’ and own writing.

4.2. Sets goals for improvement.