1.6.1A Activate/access prior knowledge by reviewing content, structure, and vocabulary
3.6.1A Create an organizational plan that makes the message clear to the audience
3.6.1D Develop and support topic, main idea, and/or opinion with sufficient and appropriate details and examples
3.6.1E Use appropriate elements/components of a chosen form to communicate in writing
3.6.2A Identify topics and develop ideas leading to research
3.6.2C Use appropriate traditional and electronic library resources to retrieve information for specific purposes
3.6.2D Give credit for paraphrased information and quoted information in a newspaper article and editorial
3.6.2E Write research report (article) for an intended audience and purpose that poses relevant and tightly drawn questions about the topic
3.6.3A Use criteria, feedback or checklists to assess and self-evaluate writing
3.6.3B Revise writing to improve organization, sharpen focus, and refine language as needed to enhance communication
3.6.3C Consider completeness of thoughts and logical sequence by expanding with details and combining simple sentences
3.6.3E Self-edit and revise writing using knowledge of grammar
3.6.3G Prepare writing for publication using word processing to create drawings, illustrations, or graphics that enhance the final product
3.6.4B Relate a clear, coherent event by using well-chosen details
3.6.4E Produce various types of writing in various genres (e.g. nonfiction, newspaper)
3.6.5B Offer relevant evidence in the form of facts and details to support the main idea
3.6.6A Write to persuade an intended audience by selecting an appropriate form (e.g. advertisement, opinion paper) that makes a clear and knowledgeable judgment
3.6.6B Elaborate and support logical arguments with reasons and examples
3.6.6C Form a conclusion that restates the position
4.6.2C Identify and use grammar correctly to communicate clearly

How will these indicators be measured?

• Write an editorial, news article including giving credit to quotes (summative using rubrics) 3.6.1A, 3.6.1D, 3.6.1E, 3.6.2D, 3.6.2E, 3.6.3G, 3.6.5B, 3.6.6A, 3.6.6B, 3.6.6C, 3.6.4B
• Planning stages of news article and editorial (formative assessment through teacher observation/conference/checklist) 3.6.2A
• Gathering stages of news article and editorial (formative assessment through teacher observation or checklist) 3.6.2C, 3.6.5B, 1.6.1A
• Editing stage of article and editorial (formative through worksheet and online resources) 3.6.3B, 3.6.3C, 3.6.3E, 4.6.2C

Library Media Indicators