Writing Fundamentals (.5 credit)
This class is designed strictly around the State Writing Standards. Students will review some of the rules of writing, evaluate writing samples, revise writing samples and write SIX of their own essays using released WASL Writing Prompts from past tests.
If you haven't, please read and print the instructions for completing this class.
The course is a "required elective" for sophomores. Juniors or Seniors may take the class as an elective or as one of their required Language Arts courses as recommended by the teacher.
Essential Academic Learning Requirement 1:
The student writes clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 develop concept and design
develop a topic or theme; organize written thoughts with a clear beginning, middle, and end; use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas; write coherently and effectively
1.2 use style appropriate to the audience and purpose
use voice, word choice, and sentence fluency for intended style and audience
1.3 apply writing conventions
know and apply correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization
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EALR (State Standard) |
A+ Lesson (Online lesson) |
Released Item (Question for previous WASL tests) |
Other Activity (Teacher-designed to stress a specific skill) |
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1.1 |
Essay Builder |
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1.2 |
Usage Problems 1,2,3,4 Purpose in Writing |
All WASL Prompts |
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1.3 |
Nouns 1,3 Pronouns 1 Verbs 4 Adjectives 1 Adverbs Parts of a Sentence 1,2,3 Capitalization1,2 Punctuation 1,2,5,6 |
All WASL Prompts |
Essential Academic Learning Requirement 2:
The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 write for different audiences
2.2 write for different purposes
such as telling stories, presenting analytical responses to literature, persuading, conveying technical information, completing a team project, explaining concepts and procedures
2.3 write in a variety of forms
including narratives, journals, poems, essays, stories, research reports, and technical writing
2.4 write for career applications
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EALR (State Standard) |
A+ Lesson (Online lesson) |
Released Item (Question for previous WASL tests) |
Other Activity (Teacher-designed to stress a specific skill) |
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2.1 |
Purpose in Writing |
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2.2 |
All WASL Prompts |
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2.3 |
Cause & Effect Compare & Contrast Story Elements Poetry Prose |
All WASL Prompts |
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2.4 |
All WASL Prompts |
Find and complete 2 job applications of your choice |
Essential Academic Learning Requirement 3:
The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 prewrite
generate ideas and gather information
3.2 draft
elaborate on a topic and supporting ideas
3.3 revise
collect input and enhance text and style
3.4 edit
use resources to correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage
3.5 publish
select a publishing form and produce a completed writing project to share with chosen audience
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EALR (State Standard) |
A+ Lesson (Online lesson) |
Released Item (Question for previous WASL tests) |
Other Activity (Teacher-designed to stress a specific skill) |
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3.1 |
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3.2 |
All WASL Prompts |
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3.3 |
All WASL Prompts |
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3.4 |
Same as 1.2 & 1.3 |
All WASL Prompts |
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3.5 |
All WASL Prompts |
Essential Academic Learning Requirement 4:
The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess own strengths and needs for improvement
analyze effectiveness of own writing and set goals for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback
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EALR (State Standard) |
A+ Lesson (Online lesson) |
Released Item (Question for previous WASL tests) |
Other Activity (Teacher-designed to stress a specific skill) |
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4.1 |
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4.2 |