Writing

1. Writes level-appropriate* drafted and timed text.
   1. Writes in all major time frames.
   2. Writes multiple paragraph length text.
   3. Write introductory paragraphs for multi-paragraph compositions.
   4. Writes thesis sentences with clear controlling idea.
   5. Writes effective topic sentences for paragraphs.
   6. Writes logically organized paragraphs.
   7. Adequately supports ideas with facts, examples, and reasons.
   8. Writes effective concluding sentences in paragraphs.
   9. Uses a variety of cohesive devices.
   10. Ends multi-paragraph compositions with an appropriate conclusion.
       
   11. Adapts language to fit the audience, material, context, time constraints.
       
2. Synthesizes information from written and spoken texts.
   1. Summarizes main ideas of texts.
   2. Summarizes major details or key arguments in texts.
   3. Connects ideas and details among different texts.
   4. Synthesizes information from sources as support for original ideas.
   5. Paraphrases sources without plagiarizing.
   6. Cites sources using appropriate in-text formatting methods.
3. Effectively implements appropriate writing strategies.
   1. Uses pre-writing to structure texts.
   2. Reads and rereads their texts to identify and correct errors. 
   3. Responds to teacher, tutor, and peer feedback.
4. Incorporates a variety of high frequency academic vocabulary in writing.

*Level-appropriate text type information is found on the Level Descriptors page.