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Writing Processes
A. Generate ideas and determine a topic suitable for writing.
B. Determine audience and purpose for self-selected and assigned writing tasks.
C. Apply knowledge of graphics or other organizers to clarify ideas of writing assessments.
D. Spend the necessary amount of time to revisit, rework and refine pieces of writing.
E. Use revision strategies to improve the coherence of ideas, clarity of sentence structure and effectiveness of word choices.
F. Use a variety of resources and reference materials to select more effective vocabulary when editing.
G. Edit to improve sentence fluency, grammar and usage.
H. Apply tools to judge the quality of writing.
I. Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate format and uses techniques such as electronic resources and graphics.
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Writing Applications
A. Write narrative accounts that develop character, setting and plot.
B. Write responses to literature that summarize main ideas and significant details and support interpretations with references to the text.
C. Write formal and informal letters that include important details and follow correct letter format.
D. Write informational reports that include facts, details and examples that illustrate an important idea.
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Writing Conventions
A. Write legibly in finished drafts.
B. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly.
C. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work.
D. Use grammatical structures to effectively communicate ideas in writing.
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