(Wr) Writing

*ELA-06.Wr

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(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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ELA-06.wL.01

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo 6th (ELA) Targeted Standard  
  (Wr) Writing 
(LU) Language Usage
Learners will integrate appropriate language and style to ensure effective readability in writing.
ELA-06.wL.01 Apply language knowledge for a specific task, purpose, intention, and audience, resolving issues of usage as needed.

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Sub-Standards

  • (a.) Generate simple, compound, and complex sentences.
  • (b.) Recognize and correct inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
  • (c.) Use varying forms of punctuation accurately.
  • (d.) Follow standard grammar conventions mastered in previous grades.

Progressions

Standard wL.01: Language Mechanics (K-5)/Language Mechanics and Grammar (6-12)
  • 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-06.Wr.01

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo6th (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.
ELA-06.Wr.01 Produce clear writing organized according to the task, purpose, and audience.

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Progressions

Standard Wr.01: Development and Purpose of Writing
  • 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.

ELA-06.Wr.02

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo6th (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.
ELA-06.Wr.02 Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.

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Progressions

Standard Wr.02: Organizational Structure
  • 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.

ELA-06.Wr.03

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo6th (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.
ELA-06.Wr.03 Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.

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Progressions

Standard Wr.03: Informative/Explanatory/Technical Writing Technique
  • 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.

ELA-06.Wr.04

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo6th (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.
ELA-06.Wr.04 Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims using supporting evidence and logical reasoning.

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Progressions

Standard Wr.04: Opinion/Argumentative/Persuasive Techniques
  • 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

ELA-06.Wr.05

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo6th (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.
ELA-06.Wr.05 Write using narrative techniques to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-chosen details and structured event sequences.

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Progressions

Standard Wr.05: Narrative/Creative Writing Techniques
  • 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.

ELA-06.Wr.06

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo6th (ELA) Targeted Standard  
  (Wr) Writing 
(WPC) Writing Process and Craft
Learners will develop, strengthen, and produce writing by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting.
ELA-06.Wr.06 Develop and strengthen writing by planning, drafting, revising, and editing to provide clarity to the audience.

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Progressions

Standard Wr.06: Writing Process
  • 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.

ELA-06.Wr.07

BPSS-ELA-Wr logo6th (ELA) Targeted Standard  
  (Wr) Writing 
(WPC) Writing Process and Craft
Learners will develop, strengthen, and produce writing by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting.
ELA-06.Wr.07 Produce writing that uses intentional word choice and voice to match the writing purpose.

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Progressions

Standard Wr.07: Word Choice/Voice
  • 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.