Students do not complete a piece of writing about our downtown community. Students will follow standard conventions in spelling common words, using simple punctuation, and constructing basic sentences. Students use correct punctuation and grammar throughout piece. Students use paragraphs accordingly. Students use approx.
Students have some use of paragraphs.
Students do not use punctuation and correct grammar. Students have no use of paragraphs. Students will produce writing that communicates meaning to a reader, elaborates meaning with details, descriptions, and information that has different resources, and has a form or structure that gives the writing a sense of completeness. Students' writing is cohesive, flowing from topic to topic, is understandable, and is enjoyable to read. Students' writing is organized, having a captivating beginning, a middle, and a cohesive ending.