Grade Level
Entry Requirements
(4 to 5)
Exit Guarantees (4 to 5)
12
- Write a multipleparagraph essay (4-5
pages) which introduces a
topic, develops the topic
with relevant details, and
presents a conclusion
which supports the
information
- Use a variety of
transitions to produce
coherent, well-organized
writing
- Analyzes and selects
appropriate words to
convey meaning;
incorporates transitions,
correct grammar, syntax,
and style
- Determines the purpose
of writing; analyzes and
constructs organizational
patterns to connect ideas;
writes narrative,
expository, and
persuasive essays
- Compares and contrasts
two forms of writing on
similar topics to write a
critical essay
- Organize text in
paragraphs with clear
beginning, middle, and
end, using effective
transitions and logical
sequence
- Develop and elaborate
main ideas thorough
relevant and specific
supporting details
- Demonstrate purposeful
control of personal voice,
sentence structure, and
word choice
- Apply conventions of
standard written English
(e.g., spelling, punctuation,
and usage) appropriate
for grade level and
purpose
- Plan writing by
generating ideas through
a variety of strategies, and
organizing by analyzing
purpose and audience,
write one or more drafts
that capture, explore, and
organize ideas
- Revise writing by
seeking feedback from
others and making
appropriate changes to
improve text
- Edit by correcting errors
(e.g., grammar,
capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and
usage)
11
- Write a multiple-
paragraph (3-4 pages)
which introduces a topic,
develops the topic with
relevant details, and
presents a conclusion
which supports the
information
- Use a variety of
transitions to produce
organized writing
- Analyzes and selects
appropriate words to
convey meaning; correct
grammar, syntax, and
transitions
- Determines the purpose
of writing; analyzes and
constructs organizational
patterns to connect ideas;
writes narrative and
expository essays
- Able to use MLA
formatting for essays and
correctly cite, quote, and
summarize sources
10
- Write a multiplePERSUASIVE?
paragraph (2-3 pages)
which introduces a topic,
develops the topic with
important details, and
presents a conclusion
which supports the
information
- Use some transitions to
produce organized writing
- Selects appropriate
words to convey meaning;
correct grammar and
syntax
- Introduce Persuasive
writing?
- Proficient at MLA
9
- Write a multiple-
paragraph (1-2 pages)
which introduces a topic,
develops the topic will
important details, and
presents a conclusion
which supports the
information
- Use a few transitions to
produce organized writing
- Attempts to select
appropriate words to
convey meaning; correct
grammar and syntax
- Aware of MLA
8
- Write in complete
sentences
- Working knowledge of 8
parts of speech
- Writing process
- 5-paragraph essay with
thesis statement with 6Trait and CC rubrics
- Understand a basic
research format
-Write an informational
paragraph and a narrative
paragraph for selected
responses
- Understand an
argumentative piece
- Working knowledge of
Tier 1, 2, and 3 words
7
6
- Know and produce the
difference between three
different types of essay
writing
- Know and apply the
writing process
- Know the 6-trait model
and apply the traits in
their writing
- Know how to use a
rubric to self-asses and
peer-edit
- Able to use technology to
produce and publish their
writing
- Able to write 4-5
paragraphs
- Able to type a minimum
of 3 pages in one sitting
5
- Able to prewrite
- Able to go through the
writing process
- Able to evaluate their
own writing and others
- Able to write stories with
knowledge of their
audience
- Able to write 3-4
paragraphs
- Able to write the three
text types
4
- Able to write a wellorganized paragraph
independently in all three
types of text
- Able to construct a
response by restating the
question and responding
with a paragraph
- Write a narrative with a
beginning, middle, and
end
- Write a persuasive and
expository paragraph with
a strong introduction and
conclusion and multiple
points within
- Able to write a narrative
essay
3
- Use correct conventions
concerning capitalization
of proper nouns, and
ending punctuation
- Understand and apply
the writing process
- Write an interesting lead
and conclusion that stay
on topic
- Write one paragraph
informational, personal
narrative, and opinion
pieces
2
- Write a complete
sentence with beginning
capitalization and end
punctuation
- Write from a writing
prompt using a graphic
organizer without
assistance
- Write a topic sentence
and two details
- Select a topic and
respond in writing
- Write a five sentence
paragraph with a topic
sentence, three
supporting details, and a
concluding sentence
- Write with correct
capitalization and
punctuation
- Be aware of the writing
process
1
- Be able to form letters
correctly
- Know the terms
uppercase and capital and
the difference between
the two and the term
lowercase
- Phonetically spell three
letter words
-Able to write a simple
sentence (spacing and
endpoint)
- Know the three parts of a
sentence
- Able to use a graphic
organizer
- Using a graphic
organizer, write a topic
sentence, three
supporting details, and
conclusion
- Phonetically spell
K
- Able to write many
upper and lowercase
letters correctly
- Able to write a simple
sentence with capital
letter, endpoint, and
spacing
- Phonetically spell three
letter words
Pre-K
FRESHMAN
1. Write a multiple-paragraph (1-2 pages) essay which introduces a topic,
develops the topic
2. Know some transitions that will help with coherent, well-organized writing.
SOPHOMORE
1. Write a multiple-paragraph (2-3 pages)
2. Use some transitions to produce coherent writing
JUNIOR
1. Write a multiple-paragraph (3-4)
2. Use