They edit their written work for basic sentence formation, usage, mechanics, and spelling. Possesses the attitudes, habits, and dispositions of a writer. Writes for extended periods of time. Selects best pieces of writing and explains reasons for selection. Evaluates writing against external criteria.
Shares own written work with peers.
Offers reasons for feelings evoked by the writing of others. Creates characters, settings, problems, and events from outside personal environment. Uses a personal handwriting style that meets most handwriting needs. Understands and uses stages in the process of writing with direct teacher support. Recognizes errors in own and others' writing.