1.    The student writes clearly and effectively.

Component 1:1   
Develops concept and design.

1. Understands the purpose of print.
2. Demonstrates an awareness that letters in written language represent sounds in spoken words.
3. Uses pictures and words to tell a story.

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

1. Communicates thought from a variety of stimuli such as story prompts and dictation.

Component 1:3
Applies writing conventions.

1. Writes the letters of  the alphabet (upper and lower case) using models.
2. Writes own name and a few words.
3. Demonstrates directionality--left to right and top to bottom.

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

Component 2:1
Writes for different audiences.

1. Self
2. Peers
3. Teachers
4. Parents

Component 2:2
Writes for different purposes.

1. Labeling
2. Entertainment
3. Personal Communication
4. Information Communication
5. Demonstration of Learning
6. Sharing Learning

Component 2:3
Writes in a variety of forms.

1. Words
2. Lists
3. Drawing with Labels
4. Journals
5. Stories
6. Poems
7. Rhyme Completion

Component 2:4
Writes for career applications.

1. Shares learning about community and family.

3.    The student understands and uses the steps of the modeled, shared, and guided writing process.

Component 3:1
Prewrites (generate ideas and gather information).

Component 3:2
Drafts (elaborate on ideas and find supporting ideas).

Component 3:3
Revises (add to previous work).

Component 3:4
Edits (use conventional or personal spelling)

Component 3:5
Publishes (describes and labels drawings).

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

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

1. Identifies changes in drawings and writing over time.

Component 4:2
Seeks and offers feedback.

1. Shares drawings and labels with class.
2. Responds to the drawings and work of others with relevant comments, compliments, or questions.