1.    The student writes clearly and effectively.

Component 1:1
Develops concept and design.

1. Writes paragraphs using multiple sentence forms.
2. Writes multiple paragraph stories.
3. Writes stories with setting, characters, problem, and solution.
4. Develops main ideas and support with details.
5. Writes coherent paragraphs.
6. Demonstrates elaboration of a topic or theme through examples, details, facts, etc...
7. Uses transitional sentences and phrases to connect ideas.

Component 1:2
Uses style appropriate to audience and purpose.

1. Begins to choose precise language suited to the topic and audience.
2. Varies sentence lengths and structure.
3. Uses figurative language and imagery.

Component 1:3
Applies writing conventions.

1. Knows and applies correct spelling for grade-level words.
2. Applies conventional grammar (complete sentences, subject/verb agreement, and paragraph formation).
3. Applies capitalization and punctuation rules correctly (. / ! / ? / : / ; / ' / ").
4. Uses legible handwriting.

2.    The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.

Component 2:1
Writes for different audiences.

1. Understands the writer's audience (self, teachers, peers, and family) and selects the form to fit that audience.
2. Begins to extend writing for distant audiences (for example; pen pals, community members, district assessment).

Component 2:2
Writes for different purposes.

1. Writes for a variety of purposes (for example:  to entertain, create, inform, explain ideas or procedures, direct, imagine, describe, or express him/herself).

Component 2:3
Writes in a variety of forms.

1. Uses a variety of writing forms including journals, stories, poems, reports, narratives, letters, and summaries.

Component 2:4
Writes for career applications.

1. Cites sources when writing reports.
2. Uses word processing tools to create document.
3. Writes documents that could be used in a career setting such as memos, letters, directions, and charts.

3.    The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.

Component 3:1
Prewrites

1. Selects and uses a strategy from the prewriting repertoire.
2. Gathers information from a variety of sources.

Component 3:2
Drafts

1. Writes using complete phrases, sentences, and thoughts.
2. Coordinates ideas in a clear manner.

Component 3:3
Revises

1. Adds or deletes information as needed.
2. Uses feedback from others to improve writing.
3. Revises work using the traits:  Organization, Sentence Fluency, Word Choice, Ideas, and Voice.

Component 3:4
Edits

1. Uses the Six Trait Writing guidelines to check for correct use of Conventions.
2. Corrects some spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors independently.
3. Utilizes appropriate reference tools.

Component 3:5
Publishes

1. Determines which pieces of writing to publish.
2. Produces a legible final product.
3. Selects from a variety of publishing options.
4. Uses different technologies to publish a finished product.

4.    The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.

Component 4:1
Assesses own strengths and needs for improvement.

1. Evaluates suggestions by peers and teacher to analyze writing.
2. Uses Six Trait Writing to assess own writing.
3. Begins to articulate the qualities that make a piece of writing effective.

Component 4:2
Seeks and offers feedback.

1. Shares writing with others to gain feedback on writing.
2. Listens and offers relevant feedback on others' writing using Six Trait Writing language.