Students speak of themselves as writers, not just as completers of writing assignments . Students are able to compare their current writing cogently with writing done earlier, even in previous years . Students are familiar with and use the writing process . Students use computers to facilitate writing . Students are aware of the audiences for which they are writing and the audiences are important to them .
Students are aware that developing as a writer is a long term process .
Writing instruction is coordinated across grades and disciplines . The school climate is conducive to learning . The school communicates with families and families support the writing program . The school uses community resources in the writing program . The writing instruction program is focused .