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Standard 4.0 Writing
Students will compose in a variety of modes by developing content, employing specific forms, and selecting language appropriate for a particular audience and purpose.
Indicator
- 1. Compose texts using the prewriting and drafting strategies of effective writers and speakers
Objectives
- Generate ideas and topics for writing
- Dictate or write words, phrases, or sentences related to ideas or illustrations
Indicator
- 2. Compose oral, written, and visual presentations that express personal ideas and inform
Objectives
- Write to express personal ideas using drawings, symbols, letters, or words
- Contribute to a shared writing experience or topic of interest
- Use sensory details to expand ideas
- Dictate, draw, or write to inform
- Dictate, draw, or write a response to text, such as response logs and journals
Indicator
- 3. Compose texts using the revising and editing strategies of effective writers and speakers
Objective
- Prepare writing for display by revising and editing using rules, such as capital letters and periods
Indicator
- 4. Identify how language choices in writing and speaking affect thoughts and feelings
Objectives
- Identify and use words to communicate feelings
- Acquire and use new vocabulary
Indicator
- 5. Use effective details, words, and figurative language in the student's own composing
Objective
- Use descriptive words and other details to expand and improve student's own writing
Indicator
- 6. Use word lists as a source of information in writing
Indicators/objectives that include assessment limits are assessed on MSA *New Standards identifies the need for students to process 1 million words per year to maintain academic progress.
11/15/07
