Sentences: Variety & construction Language: diction, conciseness, and correct grammar Correctness: usage, mechanics, and spelling Inquiry and research skills should be embedded in all writing instruction while developing writing pieces. Introduction of MLA or APA Text Type Purpose 6 7 8 Argument Argument Argument *Speech *Speech Essay/Speech (Opinion) (Writing for Publication) Clarify *Feature Article Problem & Solution Essay or Problem & Solution Essay or Informational/Explanatory Analytical Essay Analytical Essay (Writing for Publication) Inform, Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative (Real or Imaginary) (Real or Imaginary) instruct, (Real or Imaginary) (Writing for Publication) persuade, entertain Extended Response, On-Demand (In Extended Response, On-Demand (In Extended Response, Writing to Demonstrate addition to Speech, i.e., Letter, addition to Speech, i.e., Letter, On-Demand Learning Editorial, or Article) Editorial, or Article) OPTIONS FOR CONTENT AREA TEACHERS Select Feature Article, Journals, Feature Article, Journals, Feature Article, Journals, Content Connections to from Editorial, Propaganda, Memoir, Memoir, Compare & Contrast, Compare & Contrast, Literacy purposes Problem/Solution, Poetry, Problem & Solution, Poetry, Problem & Solution, Essay, (Reading, Speaking, Listening) Essay, Lab Report, Cause & Lab Report, Cause & Effect, listed definition, process, lab (Writing to Learn) Effect, Definition, Process, Myth, Definition, Process, Myth, above reports, Expository Essay, Graphic Novel, Comic Scene, Graphic Novel, Comic Scene, Reflection Letter, Monologue, Script, Letter, T.V Monologue, Script, Letter, T.V. Character Analysis, News Story, Research Paper, News Story, Research Paper, Research Paper, Script, Editorial Editorial Letter, Poetry *For the Speech in grades 6-8, include all process work. For all other pieces, include only the final copy. High School Writing/Communication Growth Portfolio In each grade, 9-12, teachers will teach skills necessary for students to demonstrate characteristics of effective writing: Purpose/Audience: focus, intent, tone, voice, form, and thesis Idea Development: elaboration, reflection, development strategies, and logical development
Sentences: Variety & construction Language: diction, conciseness, and correct grammar Correctness: usage, mechanics, and spelling Inquiry and research skills should be embedded in all writing instruction while developing writing pieces. Introduction of MLA or APA Text Type Purpose 6 7 8 Argument (Opinion) (Writing for Publication) Argument Argument Essay/Speech *Speech *Speech Informational/Explanatory (Writing for Publication) Clarify *Feature Article Problem & Solution Essay or Analytical Essay Problem & Solution Essay or Analytical Essay Narrative (Writing for Publication) Inform, instruct, persuade, entertain Narrative (Real or Imaginary) Narrative (Real or Imaginary) Narrative (Real or Imaginary) Writing to Demonstrate Learning Extended Response, On-Demand Extended Response, On-Demand (In addition to Speech, i.e., Letter, Editorial, or Article) Extended Response, On-Demand (In addition to Speech, i.e., Letter, Editorial, or Article) OPTIONS FOR CONTENT AREA TEACHERS Content Connections to Literacy (Reading, Speaking, Listening) (Writing to Learn) Select from purposes listed above Feature Article, Journals, Editorial, Propaganda, Problem/Solution, definition, process, lab reports, Expository Essay, Reflection Letter, Character Analysis, Research Paper, Script, Letter, Poetry Feature Article, Journals, Memoir, Compare & Contrast, Poetry, Problem & Solution, Essay, Lab Report, Cause & Effect, Definition, Process, Myth, Graphic Novel, Comic Scene, Monologue, Script, Letter, T.V News Story, Research Paper, Editorial Feature Article, Journals, Memoir, Compare & Contrast, Poetry, Problem & Solution, Essay, Lab Report, Cause & Effect, Definition, Process, Myth, Graphic Novel, Comic Scene, Monologue, Script, Letter, T.V. News Story, Research Paper, Editorial *For the Speech in grades 6-8, include all process work. For all other pieces, include only the final copy. High School Writing/Communication Growth Portfolio In each grade, 9-12, teachers will teach skills necessary for students to demonstrate characteristics of effective writing: Purpose/Audience: focus, intent, tone, voice, form, and thesis Idea Development: elaboration, reflection, development strategies, and logical development
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