The Standards printed in blue are demonstrates the students' understanding of the writing process at this grade level.

E. PROCESSES OF WRITING AND SPEAKING

Students will demonstrate the ability to use the skills and strategies of

the writing process. Effective communication can improve the work of writers

and speakers. Students will use a wide range of strategies to address

different audiences for a variety of purposes. Students will write or speak

for reflective, creative and informational purposes.

E. PROCESSES OF WRITING AND SPEAKING

Students will demonstrate the ability to use the skills and strategies of

the writing process. Students will be able to:

ELEMENTARY GRADES 3-4

1. Identify strengths and weaknesses in their own writing and seek

effective help from others.

2. Improve their finished product by revising content from draft to final

piece.

3. Use planning, drafting, and revising to produce, on-demand, a

well-developed, organized piece that demonstrates effective language

use, voice, and command of mechanics.

4. Report orally and summarize personal discoveries they have made as a

result of reading and viewing.

5. Give accurate directions.

6. Summarize central concepts from oral presentations.