Writing

1. The student writes clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:

1.1. Develop concept and design. Develop a topic or theme; organize written thoughts with a clear beginning, middle, and end; use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas; write coherently and effectively.
1.2. Use style appropriate to the audience and purpose. Use voice, word choice, and sentence fluency for intended style and audience.
1.3. Apply writing conventions. Know and apply correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization.

2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:

2.1. Write for different audiences.
2.2. Write for different purposes, such as telling stories, presenting analytical responses to literature, persuading, conveying technical information, completing a team project, and explaining concepts and procedures.
2.3. Write in a variety of forms, including narratives, journals, poems, essays, stories, research reports, and technical writing.
2.4. Write for career applications.

3. The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.
To meet this standard, the student will:

3.1. Pre-write—generate ideas and gather information.
3.2. Draft—elaborate on a topic and supporting ideas.
3.3. Revise—collect input and enhance text and style.
3.4. Edit—use resources to correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage.
3.5. Publish—select a publishing form and produce a completed writing project to share with chosen audience.

4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
To meet this standard, the student will:

4.1. Assess own strengths and needs for improvement. Analyze effectiveness of own writing and set goals for improvement.
4.2. Seek and offer feedback.

Communication

1. The student uses listening and observation skills to gain understanding.
To meet this standard, the student will:

1.1 Focus attention.
1.2 Listen and observe to gain and interpret information.
1.3 Check for understanding by asking questions and paraphrasing.

2. The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:

2.1. Communicate clearly to a range of audiences for different purposes.
2.2. Develop content and ideas. Develop a topic or theme; organize thoughts around a clear beginning, middle, and end; use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas; and speak coherently and compellingly.
2.3. Use effective delivery. Adjust speaking strategies for a variety of audiences and purposes by varying tone, pitch, and pace of speech to create effect and aid communication.
2.4. Use effective language and style. Use language that is grammatically correct, precise, engaging and well suited to topic, audience, and purpose.
2.5. Effectively use action, sound, and/or images to support presentations.

3. The student uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.
To meet this standard, the student will:

3.1. Use language to interact effectively and responsibly with others.
3.2. Work cooperatively as a member of a group.
3.3. Seek agreement and solutions through discussion.

4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.
To meet this standard, the student will:

4.1. Assess strengths and need for improvement. Assess own and others' communication strengths and needs and set goals for improvement.
4.2. Seek and offer feedback. Seek and use feedback to improve communication; offer suggestions and comments to others.
4.3. Analyze mass communication.
4.4. Analyze how communication is used in career settings.