Content Standard: G: Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing and Speaking
Students will use stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing and speaking to explore ideas, to present lines of thought, to represent and reflect on human experience, and to communicate feelings, knowledge and opinions.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary * Indicates a word the teacher uses to help students start to understand
1. Write pieces and make remarks that begin to use descriptive language that clarifies, enhances, and develops ideas.	See Spandel's Traits of ideas word choice sentence fluency			1). For teaching the writing trait Ideas refer to Spandel's Seeing Through New Eyes for suggested activities (pages. 151-153). 2). Include revision activities in the writing process.	1). See E-3. 2). Teacher observation.	clarity details ideas
2. Write stories (or other pieces) that show a definite beginning (introduction), middle (body), and ending(conclusion).	See Spandel Trait of organization			For teaching the writing trait Organization refer to Spandel's Seeing Through New Eyes for suggested activities (pages. 154-155).	See E-3	conclusion ending lead-in organization
4. Write pieces that show awareness of a variety of intended audiences and identifiable purposes.	.			For teaching the writing trait Voice refer to Spandel's Seeing Through New Eyes for suggested activities (pages 156-158).	See E-3	sentence fluency voice word choice
5. Explain the various purposes of spoken communication.	inform persuade explain/directions entertain			Teacher will brainstorm with students different purposes of spoken communication.	Students will explain ways communication is used in their daily life.	.