Writing Units

Writing Units

I can establish a situatI can introduce a topic. W2
I can develop the topic with some facts, definitions, and details. W2
I can group some related ideas together to give partial organization to the writing. W2
I can use some linking words to connect ideas within categories of information, but relationships may not always be clear. W2
I can use some precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic. W2
I can use some precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic.  W2
I can provide a concluding statement or sectionion and introduce one or more characters. W3
I can organize events in a clear, logical order. W3
I can use narrative techniques, such as dialogue and description, to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. W3
I can use words and/or phrases to indicate sequence. W3
I can use words, phrases, and details to convey experiences and events. W3
I can provide an appropriate conclusion. W3
I can integrate some ideas and/or details from source material. W3

I can introduce a topic. W2
I can effectively develop the topic with multiple facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. W2
I can group related ideas together to give some organization to the writing. W2
I can effectively use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information. W2
I can use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic. W2
I can provide a strong concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. W2

I can introduce a topic and state an opinion. W1
I can provide some organizational structure that groups ideas and reasons to support the writer's purpose. W1
I can provide reasons that are supported by facts. W1
I can use some linking words to connect opinions and reasons. W1
I can provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. W1

I can introduce a topic. W2
I can develop the topic with some facts, definitions, and details. W2
I can group some related ideas together to give partial organization to the writing. W2
I can use some linking words to connect ideas within categories of information, but relationships may not always be clear. W2
I can use some precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic. W2
I can use some precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic.  W2
I can provide a concluding statement or section

I can introduce a topic and state an opinion. W1
I can provide some organizational structure that groups ideas and reasons to support the writer's purpose. W1
I can provide reasons that are supported by facts. W1 
I can use some linking words to connect opinions and reasons. W1
I can provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. W1