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WR-04-1.1.01 Reflective Writing
The learner will be able to
evaluate personal progress toward meeting goals in literacy skills· Students will analyze needs of the intended audience· Students will use a suitable tone or appropriate voice.
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WR-04-1.1.02 Personal Exp./Lit. Writing
The learner will be able to
communicate the significance of the writer's experience by narrating about life events or relationships· Students will apply characteristics of the selected form (e.g., personal narrative, personal memoir)· Students will create a point of view· Students will use a suitable tone or appropriate voiceIn Literary Writing, · Students will communicate to an audience about the human condition by painting a picture, recreating a feeling, telling a story, capturing a moment, evoking an image, or showing an extraordinary perception of the ordinary· Students will apply characteristics of the selected form (e.g., short story, play/script, poem)· Students will create a point of view· Students will use a suitable tone or appropriate voice· Students will apply a fictional perspective in literary writing when appropriate.
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WR-04-1.1.03 Transactive Writing
The learner will be able to
communicate a purpose through informing or persuading· Students will develop an effective angle to achieve purpose· Students will communicate as an informed writer to clarify what the reader should know, do, or believe as a result of reading the piece· Students will apply characteristics of the selected form (e.g., letter, feature article)· Students will use a suitable tone· Students will allow voice to emerge when appropriate.
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WR-04-1.2.01 Reflective Writing
The learner will be able to
describe own literacy skills, strategies, or processes· Students will explain own decisions· Students will identify own strengths and areas for growth· Students will support claims about self.
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WR-04-1.2.02 Personal Exp./Lit. Writing
The learner will be able to
communicate main idea through use of literary elements appropriate to the genre:-Students will develop characters (fictional/non-fictional) through thoughts, emotions, actions, descriptions, or dialogue when appropriate -Students will develop plot/story line appropriate to the form -Students will develop an appropriate setting, mood, scene, image or feeling· Students will apply literary or poetic devices (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification) when appropriate· Students will incorporate reflection when appropriate.
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WR-E-1.1.00 Purpose/Audience
The learner will be able to
establish and maintain a focused purpose to communicate with an authentic audience by· Narrowing the topic to present an idea or theme· Choosing a perspective authentic to the writer · Analyzing and addressing the needs of the intended audience· Adhering to the characteristics of the form · Applying a suitable tone· Allowing voice to emerge when appropriate DOK 4.
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WR-04-1.2.03 Transactive Writing
The learner will be able to
communicate relevant information to clarify a specific purpose · Students will develop an angle with support (e.g., facts, examples, reasons, comparisons, diagrams, charts, other visuals)· Students will develop explanations to support the writer's purpose· Students will apply research to support ideas with facts and opinions· Students will incorporate persuasive techniques when appropriate (e.g., bandwagon, emotional appeal, testimonial, expert opinion).
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WR-E-2.3.00 Organization
The learner will be able to
create unity and coherence to accomplish the focused purpose by· Engaging the audience· Establishing a context for reading when appropriate· Communicating ideas and support in a meaningful order· Applying transitions and transitional elements to guide the reader through the piece· Developing effective closure DOK 3.
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WR-04-2.3.01 Reflective Writing
The learner will be able to
engage the interest of the reader· Students will communicate ideas and details in meaningful order · Students will apply a variety of transitions or transitional elements between ideas and details to guide the reader · Students will create conclusions effectively.
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WR-04-2.3.02 Personal Exp./Lit. Writing
The learner will be able to
engage the interest of the reader· Students will communicate ideas and details in a meaningful order· Students will apply organizational devices (e.g., foreshadowing, flashback) when appropriate · Students will apply a variety of transitions or transitional elements between ideas and details to guide the reader · Students will arrange poetic stanzas in a way that enhances the meaning through the use of white space, line breaks, and shape· Students will create conclusions effectively.
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WR-04-2.3.03 Transactive Writing
The learner will be able to
establish a context for reading· Students will apply the accepted format of the genre· Students will develop an appropriate text structure (e.g., cause/effect, problem/solution, question/answer, comparison/contrast, description, sequence) to achieve purpose· Students will arrange ideas and details in a logical, meaningful order by using a variety of transitions or transitional elements between ideas and details · Students will incorporate text features (e.g., subheadings, bullets, fonts, white space, layout, charts, diagrams, labels, pictures, captions) when appropriate· Students will create conclusions effectively.
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WR-E-2.4.00 Sentence Structure
The learner will be able to
create effective sentences by · Applying a variety of structures and lengths· Developing complete and correct sentences unless using unconventional structures for an intentional effect when appropriate DOK 3.
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WR-04-2.4.01 Reflective Writing
The learner will be able to
develop sentences of various structures and lengths throughout the piece· Students will develop complete sentences or apply unconventional structures when appropriate.
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WR-04-2.4.01 Personal Exp./Lit. Writing
The learner will be able to
develop sentences of various structures and lengths· Students will develop complete sentences or apply unconventional structures for an intentional effect when appropriate· Students will arrange poetic language in a meaningful order· Students will apply poetic line breaks effectively.
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WR-04-2.4.03 Transactive Writing
The learner will be able to
develop complete, concise sentences or apply unconventional structures when appropriate.
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WR-E-3.5.00 Language
The learner will be able to
exemplify effective language choices by· Applying correct grammar and usage· Applying concise use of language· Incorporating strong verbs, precise nouns, concrete details, and sensory details· Applying language appropriate to the content, purpose, and audience DOK 2.
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WR-04-3.5.01 Reflective Writing
The learner will be able to
adhere to standard guidelines for grammar and usage· Students will apply language concisely · Students will incorporate language appropriate to the content, purpose, and audience.
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WR-04-3.5.02 Personal Exp./Lit. Writing
The learner will be able to
adhere to standard guidelines for grammar and usage or apply nonstandard when appropriate for effect · Students will incorporate language based on economy, precision, richness, or impact on the reader· Students will develop ideas through descriptive or figurative language.
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WR-04-3.5.03 Transactive Writing
The learner will be able to
adhere to standard guidelines for grammar and usage· Students will apply precise word choice · Students will incorporate the specialized vocabulary of the discipline/content appropriate to the purpose and audience.
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WR-E-3.6.00 Correctness
The learner will be able to
communicate clearly by· Applying correct spelling · Applying correct punctuation· Applying correct capitalization· Incorporating acceptable departure from standard correctness to enhance meaning when appropriate· Incorporating appropriate documentation of ideas and information from outside sources (e.g., citing authors or titles within the text, listing sources) DOK 2.
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WR-E-4.7.00 Inviting the Writing
The learner will be able to
connecting to content knowledge· Connecting to prior learning· Initiating authentic connection· Thinking about/selecting topic.
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WR-E-4.8.00 Prewriting
The learner will be able to
selecting/narrowing a topic· Establishing a purpose and central/controlling idea or focus· Identifying and analyzing the audience· Determining the most appropriate form to meet the needs of purpose and audience· Generating ideas (e.g., reading, journaling, mapping, webbing, note taking, interviewing, researching, other writing-to-learn activities)· Organizing ideas - consider other models of good writing, appropriate text structures to match purpose, various ways to organize information, etc.
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WR-E-4.9.00 Drafting
The learner will be able to
writing draft(s) for an intended audience· Developing topic, elaborating, exploring sentence variety and language use.
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WR-E-4.10.00 Revising
The learner will be able to
reflecting to determine where to add, delete, rearrange, define/redefine, or elaborate content · Conferencing with teacher or peer(s) to help determine where to add, delete, rearrange, define/redefine, or elaborate content· Checking for accuracy of content· Considering voice, tone, style, intended audience, coherence, transitions· Comparing with rubric criteria and benchmark papers/models· Considering effectiveness of language usage and sentences to communicate ideas.
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Idea Development
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.10.04-Students will identify the topic sentence/main idea of a paragraphWR-04-4.10.05-Students will select appropriate supporting detailsWR-04-4.10.06-Students will identify extraneous material.
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Organization
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.10.07-Students will correct sentences that are out of chronological/sequential order or insert new sentences in the correct chronological/sequential positionWR-04-4.10.08-Students will identify the most effective transitionsWR-04-4.10.09 Students will develop effective introductions and closures for writing.
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Word Choice
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.10.10-Students will eliminate redundant words and phrasesWR-04-.4.10.11-Students will choose the most specific word for use in a sentence.
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WR-E-4.11.00 Editing
The learner will be able to
checking for correctness - Language usage- Sentence structure- Spelling - Capitalization- Punctuation- Documentation of sources· Using resources to support editing (e.g., spellcheck, dictionaries, thesauri, handbooks).
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Language Usage
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.11.12- Students will apply knowledge of subject/verb agreement with both singular and plural subjectsWR-04-4.11.13- Students will apply knowledge of present and past verb tensesWR-04-4.11.14- Students will apply knowledge of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbsWR-04-4.11.15- Students will apply knowledge of special problems in usage ( a, an, to, two, too, their, there, they're) and pronoun reference with subjective.
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Sentence Structure
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.11.16-Students will correct sentences that are run-ons or awkward WR-04-4.11.17-Students will correct sentence fragmentsWR-04-4.11.18-Students will combine short, choppy sentences effectively.
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Spelling
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.11.19-Students will apply knowledge of spelling patterns, generalizations, and rules to commonly used words WR-04-4.11.20-Students will apply knowledge of spelling patterns, generalizations, and rules to plural forms of wordsWR-04-4.11.21-Students will apply knowledge of spelling patterns, generalizations, and rules to contractions WR-04-4.11.22-Students will apply knowledge of spelling patterns, generalizations, and rules to change verb endings.
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Capitalization
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.11.23-Students will capitalize proper nouns, days, monthsWR-04-4.11.24-Students will capitalize the beginning of sentences WR-04-4.11.25-Students will capitalize the pronoun "I".
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Punctuation
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.11.26-Students will correctly punctuate declarative, exclamatory, interrogative, and imperative sentencesWR-04-4.11.27-Students will use commas in a series, a date, a compound sentence, and the greeting and closing of a letterWR-04-4.11.28-Students will use beginning and ending quotation marks in dialogue.
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Documentation
The learner will be able to
wR-04-4.11.29-Students will document use of sources.
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Publishing
The learner will be able to
sharing final piece with intended audience.
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Reflecting
The learner will be able to
reflecting upon- Goals as a writer- Progress and growth as a writer- Who or what has influenced progress and growth- Approaches used when composing (e.g., free-writing, mental composing, research, drawing, webbing).
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