The student will develop the structural and creative skills necessary to produce written language that can be read and interpreted by various audiences. Writing is a life-long interactive process that is used to communicate with a variety of audiences and for a variety of purposes, adapting language conventions appropriately according to context.
Writing is an act of discovery, a means of personal growth, and a tool for clarifying knowledge.
To accomplish writing tasks more effectively, students need exposure to a variety of strategies in order to approach writing systematically, such as those included in the stages of the writing process. Write frequently for a variety of purposes including narration, description, persuasion, exposition, and personal, creative expression. Identify and write for a variety of audiences. Recognize that language has several levels of usage determined by audience, purpose and occasion. Approach writing tasks systematically and use elements of the writing process as appropriate.