Writing Standards for LLWP

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3	1	I can write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence, where I:	Speech, persuasive essay
4		a - introduce claims, acknowledge and distinguish my claims from opposing claims, and organize the reasons/evidence logically,
5		b - support claims with logical and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic,
6		c - use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify relationships,
7		d - establish and maintain a formal style, and
8		e - provide a concluding statement or section that flows from the presented argument.
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10	2	I can write an informative piece, which examines a topic and convey ideas, where I:	Advertisement, Lab Report, Science Essay, Research Paper,
11		a - introduce a topic, organize ideas with appropriate structure, include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful,
12		b - use facts, definitions, details, and quotations, or other examples to develop the topic,
13		c - use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify relationships,
14		d - use precise language and vocabulary to explain about the topic,
15		e - establish and maintain a formal style, and
16		f - provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented.
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18	3	I can write a real or imagined narrative with descriptive details and effective technique, where I:	Short Story
19		a - establish a context and point of view, introduce a narrator and/or characters, and organize a logical event sequence,
20		b - use dialogue, descriptions, pacing, and reflection to develop events and characters,
21		c - use transitional words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts, and relationships,
22		d - use precise words and phrases and sensory details and language to convey experiences
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24		e - provide a conclusion that follows the form and reflects on the narrated events.
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26	4	I can produce clear, coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for eighth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences.	Play, research paper, essay, book report, letter
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28	5	I can use guidance from my peers and adults to plan, revise, and edit my writing.	Any
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30	6	I can try new approaches and focus on addressing my purpose and audience in my writing.	Play, song, speech, persuasive essay, advertisement
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32	7	I can use technology to produce and publish my work, and present relationships among ideas.	Website,
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34	8	I can use the Internet to interact and collaborate with my peers on writing projects.	Google Docs
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36	9	I can conduct short research projects, that use several sources to answer a specific question.	Research paper, lab report
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38	10	I can generate additional focused questions, if needed, during my research.	Research
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40	11	I can gather information from multiple sources (print and digital) and assess credibility and accuracy of those sources.	Research, essays
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42	12	I can correctly quote or paraphrase information found for my finished work.	Essays, persuasive, speeches
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44	13	I can follow a standard format for citation in my work.	Essays, research, persuasive
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46	14	I can use evidence from literature to support analysis, reflection, and research in my writing.	Book report, essay, book review, article
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48	15	I can use evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research in my writing.	Essays, lab reports, research writing (like I-Search)
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50	16	I can write for a range of time, tasks, purposes, and audiences.	Any - Children's Book
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