GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (LU) Language Usage Learners will integrate appropriate language and style to ensure effective readability in writing.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.wL.01    Compose a simple sentence.*
• ELA-01.wL.01    Compose simple sentences.*
• ELA-02.wL.01    Compose simple and compound sentences.*
• ELA-03.wL.01    Compose simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.*
• ELA-04.wL.01    Compose simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.*
• ELA-05.wL.01    Compose simple, compound, and complex sentences.*
• ELA-06.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-07.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-08.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for specific tasks, purposes, intentions, and audience, resolving usage issues as needed.
• ELA-09.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-10.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-11.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.
• ELA-12.wL.01    Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.

  ELA-99.Wr Strand 

(Wr) Writing Learners will comprehend, analyze, and evaluate literary and informational texts in various formats, genres, and levels of complexity.

Clusters

• (TTS) Text Types and Structure
  Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.
• (WPC) Writing Process and Craft
  Learners will develop, strengthen, and produce writing by planning, drafting, revising, editing, and rewriting.
• (LU) Language Usage
  Learners will integrate appropriate language and style to ensure effective readability in writing.

Calculation Method for Strands

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GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.01    Produce writing through shared and interactive experiences in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task, purpose, or audience.*
• ELA-01.Wr.01    Produce writing through shared and interactive experiences in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task, purpose, or audience.*
• ELA-02.Wr.01    Produce writing appropriate to the task, purpose, or audience.*
• ELA-03.Wr.01    Produce writing that is organized appropriately to the task, purpose, or audience.*
• ELA-04.Wr.01    Produce clear writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task, purpose, or audience.*
• ELA-05.Wr.01    Produce clear writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task, purpose, or audience.*
• ELA-06.Wr.01    Produce clear writing organized according to the task, purpose, and audience.
• ELA-07.Wr.01    Produce clear and coherent writing organized according to the task, purpose, and audience.
• ELA-08.Wr.01    Produce clear and coherent writing organized logically according to the task, purpose, and audience.
• ELA-09.Wr.01    Write clearly and coherently with appropriate content, format, and style to accomplish a specific purpose for a target audience.
• ELA-10.Wr.01    Write clearly and coherently with appropriate content, format, and style to accomplish a specific purpose for a target audience.
• ELA-11.Wr.01    Write clearly and coherently with appropriate content, format, and style to accomplish a specific purpose for a target audience.
• ELA-12.Wr.01    Write clearly and coherently with appropriate content, format, and style to accomplish a specific purpose for a target audience.

GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-02.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure that introduces a topic, includes supporting sentences, and provides a sense of closure.*
• ELA-03.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure incorporating a topic sentence, body, and a concluding statement appropriate to the task.*
• ELA-04.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure incorporating an introductory paragraph, a body, and a concluding section appropriate to the task.*
• ELA-05.Wr.02    Write using an organizational structure incorporating an introductory paragraph, multiple paragraphs (body), and a concluding section appropriate to the task.*
• ELA-06.Wr.02    Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.
• ELA-07.Wr.02    Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.
• ELA-08.Wr.02    Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.
• ELA-09.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with: relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, and sentences, and an appropriate conclusion.
• ELA-10.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with: relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, and sentences, and an appropriate conclusion.
• ELA-11.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with a relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, plus sentences creating a unified whole, and an appropriate and thoughtful conclusion.
• ELA-12.Wr.02    Create a logical organizational structure with a relevant introduction, and transitional words or phrases to connect the major sections, paragraphs, plus sentences creating a unified whole, and an appropriate and thoughtful conclusion.

GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.03    Draw and write informative pieces on a topic.
• ELA-01.Wr.03    Write informative pieces that detail the topic.
• ELA-02.Wr.03    Write informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-03.Wr.03    Write organized informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-04.Wr.03    Write organized informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-05.Wr.03    Write organized, informative pieces that include factual details on the topic.
• ELA-06.Wr.03    Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.
• ELA-07.Wr.03    Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.
• ELA-08.Wr.03    Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.
• ELA-09.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources.
• ELA-10.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources.
• ELA-11.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources within discipline-specific structures utilizing different mediums to provide clarity and context.
• ELA-12.Wr.03    Write to inform an audience and to explain complex information by creating a clear thesis and providing supporting claims, details, and evidence from a variety of relevant and reliable sources within discipline-specific structures utilizing different mediums to provide clarity and context.

GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.04    Draw and write opinion pieces on a topic.
• ELA-01.Wr.04    Write opinion pieces on a topic using a reason to support the opinion.
• ELA-02.Wr.04    Write opinion pieces on a topic using reasons to support the opinion.
• ELA-03.Wr.04    Write organized opinion pieces on a topic using evidence to support the opinion.
• ELA-04.Wr.04    Write organized argumentative pieces on a topic using evidence to support the claim.
• ELA-05.Wr.04    Write organized argumentative pieces on a topic using evidence to support the claim.
• ELA-06.Wr.04    Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims using supporting evidence and logical reasoning.
• ELA-07.Wr.04    Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims using supportive evidence and logical reasoning, acknowledging counterclaims when applicable.
• ELA-08.Wr.04    Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims and counterclaims using supporting evidence and logical reasoning.
• ELA-09.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience
• ELA-10.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience
• ELA-11.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience
• ELA-12.Wr.04    Write to persuade an audience

GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (TTS) Text Types and Structure Learners will engage in the writing process and produce a variety of texts determined to address different audiences and purposes.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.05    Draw and write narrative pieces that describe a single event.
• ELA-01.Wr.05    Write narrative pieces that describe a single event with a beginning, middle, and end.
• ELA-02.Wr.05    Write narrative pieces that describe a well-elaborated event in sequence.
• ELA-03.Wr.05    Write narrative pieces that describe a well-elaborated real or imagined event in a sequence that unfolds naturally.
• ELA-04.Wr.05    Use narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, description) to write pieces that describe a well-elaborated real or imagined event in a sequence that unfolds naturally.
• ELA-05.Wr.05    Use narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, description, pacing) to write pieces that describe a well-elaborated real or imagined event in a sequence that unfolds naturally.
• ELA-06.Wr.05    Write using narrative techniques to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-chosen details and structured event sequences.
• ELA-07.Wr.05    Write using narrative techniques to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-chosen details and structured event sequences.
• ELA-08.Wr.05    Write using narrative techniques to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-chosen details and structured event sequences.
• ELA-09.Wr.05    Write to convey real experiences, imaginary events, and poetic expressions by using creative writing techniques, such as narrative, dialogue, sensory details, figurative language, and symbolism, to engage an audience.
• ELA-10.Wr.05    Write to convey real experiences, imaginary events, and poetic expressions by using creative writing techniques, such as narrative, dialogue, sensory details, figurative language, and symbolism, to engage an audience.
• ELA-11.Wr.05    Write to convey real experiences, imaginary events, and poetic expressions by using creative writing techniques, such as narrative, dialogue, sensory details, figurative language, and symbolism, to engage an audience.
• ELA-12.Wr.05    Write to convey real experiences, imaginary events, and poetic expressions by using creative writing techniques, such as narrative, dialogue, sensory details, figurative language, and symbolism, to engage an audience.

GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (WPC) Writing Process and Craft Learners will develop, strengthen, and produce writing by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing utilizing the five steps appropriate to the task:
• ELA-01.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing utilizing the five steps appropriate to the task.
• ELA-02.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing utilizing the five steps appropriate to the task.
• ELA-03.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing utilizing the five steps appropriate to the task and purpose.
• ELA-04.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing utilizing the five steps appropriate to the task.
• ELA-05.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing utilizing the five steps appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• ELA-06.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing by planning, drafting, revising, and editing to provide clarity to the audience.
• ELA-07.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing by planning, drafting, revising, and editing to address specific purposes for the genre and audience.
• ELA-08.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing by planning, drafting, revising, and editing to address specific purposes for the genre and audience.
• ELA-09.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing through the writing process to produce a quality product for a specific purpose and audience.
• ELA-10.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing through the writing process to produce a quality product for a specific purpose and audience.
• ELA-11.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing through the writing process to produce a quality product for a specific purpose and audience.
• ELA-12.Wr.06    Develop and strengthen writing through the writing process to produce a quality product for a specific purpose and audience.

GrLvlth (ELA) Targeted Standard     (Wr) Writing  (WPC) Writing Process and Craft Learners will develop, strengthen, and produce writing by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting.

Proficiency Scale

Progressions

• ELA-00.Wr.07    Produce shared and interactive writing with emotion or personality expressed through word choice.
• ELA-01.Wr.07    Produce writing with emotion or personality expressed through word choice.
• ELA-02.Wr.07    Write with intentional word choice that integrates emotion or descriptive language.
• ELA-03.Wr.07    Write with intentional word choice that integrates emotion and descriptive language to develop visual imagery for the reader.
• ELA-04.Wr.07    Write with intentional word choice that integrates emotion or figurative language to develop visual imagery for the reader.
• ELA-05.Wr.07    Write with intentional word choice that integrates emotion or figurative language to create a mood for the reader.
• ELA-06.Wr.07    Produce writing that uses intentional word choice and voice to match the writing purpose.
• ELA-07.Wr.07    Produce writing that uses intentional word choice and voice to match the writing purpose.
• ELA-08.Wr.07    Produce writing that uses intentional word choice and voice to match the writing purpose.
• ELA-09.Wr.07    Integrate vocabulary and figurative language to create a particular style and/or voice which supports the purpose of writing.
• ELA-10.Wr.07    Integrate vocabulary and figurative language to create a particular style and/or voice which supports the purpose of writing.
• ELA-11.Wr.07    Integrate vocabulary and figurative language to create a particular style and/or voice which supports the purpose of writing.
• ELA-12.Wr.07    Integrate vocabulary and figurative language to create a particular style and/or voice which supports the purpose of writing.