WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS include grammar usage, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, appropriate formats, transition, word choice, and coherence.

LEVEL 1

Students will demonstrate knowledge of appropriate writing skills. Examples: Writing simple sentences to define terms and completing sentences on tests.

LEVEL 2

Students will consistently demonstrate appropriate writing skills. Examples: Writing two or three sentences or a short paragraph, short answer test questions, writing definitions.

LEVEL 3

Students will be able to write two or more paragraphs that are joined or flow together with appropriate transition terms. Examples: essay questions, memo, executive summary, letter.

LEVEL 4

Students will be able to create longer documents incorporating appropriate writing skills. Examples: formal research paper, marketing plan, case analysis.