English 11 Writing Standards
- Composition
- Written Expression
- Usage
- Mechanics
- Research
Standard / Name / To be advanced… / Student Score
Composition.1 / Adapted Focus / I can focus on a clear position adapted for my audience, purpose, and situation (i.e., thesis statement).
Composition.2 / Effective Conclusion / I can draw an effective conclusion.
Composition.3 / Evidence and Elaboration / I can use precise and relevant evidence to clarify and defend my position, and fully and clearly elaborate ideas.
Composition.4 / Consistent P.O.V. / I can maintain a consistent point of view.
Composition.5 / Transitions / I can use purposeful transitions to connect ideas within and across paragraphs.
Composition.6 / Lead and Closure / I can write a strong lead and closure.
Composition.7 / Topic and Closing Sentences / I can write a topic and closing sentence for each body paragraph.
Composition.8 / Logical Order / I can present my ideas in a logical order for clarity and fluency.
Composition.9 / Varied Sentences / I can vary or repeat sentence construction in order to develop a rhythmic flow to my writing.
Composition.10 / Specific Vocabulary / I can use highly specific words and descriptive language to enhance my voice as a writer.
Composition.11 / Planning Ideas / I can generate, gather, plan, and organize ideas to address a specific purpose.
Composition.12 / Formulating Arguments / I can produce arguments and counter-arguments.
Written Expression.1 / Vocabulary / I can use precise words that create images in my reader’s mind.
Written Expression.2 / Information / I can use precise information that creates images in my reader’s mind.
Written Expression.3 / Figurative Language / I can use figurative language that creates images in my reader’s mind.
Written Expression.4 / Voice / I can use voice in my writing that is strong and enhanced by word choice and information.
Written Expression.5 / Tone / I can use tone that is purposeful.
Written Expression.6 / Rhythm / I can use effective, purposefully varied sentence structure that flows.
Usage.1 / Sentence Formation / I can control my sentence formation.
Usage.2 / Subject-Verb Agreement / I can write with consistent subject-verb agreement.
Usage.3 / Pronoun Agreement / I can write with consistent pronoun agreement and appropriate pronoun case.
Usage.4 / Adjectives and Adverbs / I can use adjectives and adverbs appropriately.
Usage.5 / Verb Tenses / I can use different verb tenses appropriately.
Usage.6 / Homophones / I can distinguish between homophones.
Usage.7 / No Double Negatives / I can avoid using double negatives.
Usage.8 / Conciseness / I can combine sentences for conciseness.
Usage.9 / Sentence Variety / I can combine sentences in a variety of ways.
Mechanics.1 / Punctuation / I can use punctuation appropriately.
Mechanics.2 / Capitalization / I can use capitalization appropriately.
Mechanics.3 / Format / I can format my writing appropriately.
Mechanics.4 / Spelling / I can use strategies to spell words correctly.
Mechanics.5 / Commas / I can use commas accurately.
Mechanics.6 / Semi-Colons / I can use semicolons to combine sentences.
Mechanics.7 / Colons / I can use colons accurately.
Mechanics.8 / Apostrophes / I can use apostrophes accurately.
Mechanics.9 / Punctuating Dialogue / I can punctuate dialogue appropriately.
Research.1 / Applying Conventions / I can use a style manual, such as MLA, to apply conventions of punctuation, formatting, and quotations.
Research.2 / Active/Passive Voice / I can distinguish between active and passive voice.
Research.3 / Bibliography / I can differentiate between in-text citations and works cited in a bibliography.
Research.4 / Citing Sources / I can cite sources for quoted and paraphrased ideas.
Research.5 / Sourcing Evidence / I can collect information to support a thesis.
Research.6 / Research Planning / I can narrow a topic and develop a plan for research.
Research.7 / Evaluating Sources / I can evaluate quality, accuracy, and validity of information.
Research.8 / Plagiarism / I can define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism.