Writing Style & Attitude 4^th grade – 8^th grade
		EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively. Component 3.2: Uses appropriate style. Students will…
Style and Attitude	Grade	4	5		6		7		8
	voice GLE 3.2.1	adjust voice for different audiences and purposes; write in own voice in personal narrative; write in authentic voice in expository writing.	write with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience in narrative and persuasive writing.		write with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience in narrative and persuasive writing; write expository text using first or third person; write in a character’s voice.		write with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience in narrative and persuasive writing; write from more than one point of view or perspective.		write with a clearly defined voice appropriate to audience in narrative and persuasive writing; write from more than one point of view or perspective.
	word choice GLE 3.2.2	use precise words (vivid verbs – screeched, hovered, absorbed; specific nouns – granite, longhouse, cedar); use specialized vocabulary in informational writing; use literary devices and sound devices; search for alternatives for commonly used words with teacher assistance.	use precise language (powerful verbs, specific descriptors); use formal, informal and specialized language appropriate for audience and purpose; use literary devices and sound devices; select words for effect; search for alternatives for commonly used word with teacher assistance.		select and use precise and specialized language in content writing; select and use persuasive techniques; select and use literary and poetic devices; search for alternatives for commonly used words.		select and use precise language for persuasive, informational, poetic and narrative writing; select and use specialized vocabulary relative to specific content area; use persuasive techniques, literary devices and poetic devices; use the vernacular appropriately.		select and use precise language for persuasive, informational, poetic and narrative writing; select and use specialized vocabulary relative to specific content area; select and use persuasive techniques, literary devices and poetic devices; use the vernacular appropriately; considers connotation and denotation when selecting words.
	sentence fluency GLE 3.2.3	use a variety of sentence beginnings, lengths and structures.	use a variety of sentence beginnings, lengths and structures; write with a rhythm pattern.		use a variety of sentence lengths and structures; use rhythm and cadence in sentences and lines to influence meaning in prose and poetry.		use a variety of sentence lengths and structures; use a variety of line lengths and structures in poetry for effect.		use a variety of sentence lengths and structures.
		Writing Attitude
		Students will…
	Grade	4		5		6		7		8
	attitude	be enthusiastic about writing and learning to write.		be enthusiastic about writing and learning to write.		be enthusiastic about writing and learning to write.		be enthusiastic about writing and learning to write.		be enthusiastic about writing and learning to write.