3.8.1.8.1 Select and use appropriate forms and genres to produce writing that addresses audience and purpose through word choice, sentence structure, and choice of details.

3.8.1.8.2 Record reactions and observations before, during, and after learning activities.

3.8.1.8.4 Demonstrate ability to use library and other sources for research papers.

3.8.1.8.5 Use electronic technology, including word processing software and electronic encyclopedias, to create, revise, retrieve, and verify information.

3.8.1.8.6 Write in response to text and life experiences.

3.8.1.8.8.i Present ideas that show the writer is aware of intended audience.
3.8.1.8.8.n Produce various types of writing in various genres.

3.8.1.8.9 Demonstrate ability to write effectively to inform by developing and organizing facts to convey information.
3.8.1.8.9.a State a thesis or main idea, follow an appropriate organizational pattern and use relevant details/evidence to support and expand main idea/thesis.
3.8.1.8.9.c Include appropriate components of the selected form.
3.8.1.8.9.f Present information logically with an introduction, development of topic, and conclusion that ties information together.

3.8.1.8.10 Demonstrate ability to write effectively to persuade by selecting and organizing relevant information, establishing an argumentative purpose, and by designing an appropriate strategy for an identified audience.
3.8.1.8.10.b Include appropriate components of selected form.
3.8.1.8.10.c State a clear position with a point of view that makes sense
3.8.1.8.10.d Identify and include facts and information relevant to the issue
3.8.1.8.10.e Include sufficient reasons to fully support the writer's point of view.
3.8.1.8.10.f Incorporate examples that elaborate and support the position taken
3.8.1.8.10.g Organize information in a logical manner.
3.8.1.8.10.h Form conclusion that restates the position and asks audience to take action.

3.8.3.8.1 Set a purpose, identify the audience, select a topic, and choose an appropriate form.

3.8.3.8.2 Generate ideas using a variety of prewriting strategies.

3.8.3.8.4 Organize prior knowledge and new ideas and apply them when writing.

3.8.3.8.5 Support statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, and/or specific examples.

3.8.4 Use writing process that includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing to develop a variety of written products.

3.8.6 Self-edit and refine writing using knowledge of conventions of language and appropriate traditional and electronic references; cite sources.

4.8.3 Use knowledge of punctuation usage and sentence structure to edit their writing.

4.8.4 Use conventional spelling in their own writing.