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Writing - to be the author, to compose. "Writing" requires fluency not only in English or another language but often also
in other symbol systems, such as logical, mathematical, visual, spatial, musical or electronic.
Stage 1
• Learns to self-assess writing
• Identifies strengths & weaknesses of individual performance
• Learns to be objective when assessing individual performance
• Practices evaluating one’s own writing and the writing of others
• Identifies whether or not writing contains: clear focus, adequate development of arguments or points, clear and coherent
paragraphing, appropriate use of examples and evidence, appropriate word choice, and appropriate sentence structure
Stage 2
• Makes the connection that analytical reading is the reverse process of writing
• Analyzes writing of others and compares with one’s own writing to begin modeling
• Self-confidence increases with respect to writing
• Begins experimenting by including self-expression in writing
Stage 3
• Develops appropriate topic
• Learns to use appropriate formats of writing depending upon the purpose
• Identifies sources of information based on a format that is dependent on purpose of writing
• Directs writing to appropriate audience
• Learns to develop a thesis statement
• Learns to structure writing so that it contains an introduction, conclusion, and arguments that follow logically and support
the thesis
• Uses transitions to connect sentences, paragraphs, and arguments
• Incorporates a style and creativity to make the piece of writing interesting
Stage 4
• Uses appropriate terminology
• Provides evidence for conclusions and arguments
• Is able to discuss credibility of sources
• Analyzes sources to determine their relevance to the topic
• Synthesizes information from sources in order to enhance purpose of writing
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