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The student will, within a given context, produce an effective composition for a specific purpose.

(1)

Writing/purposes. The student writes in a variety of forms, including business, personal, literary, and persuasive texts, for various audiences and purposes.   The student is expected to

(B)

write in a voice and style appropriate to audience and purpose; and

(C)

organize ideas in writing to ensure coherence, logical progression, and support for ideas.

(2)

Writing/writing processes. The student uses recursive writing processes when appropriate.   The student is expected to

(B)

develop drafts [both alone and collaboratively] by organizing and reorganizing content and by refining style to suit occasion, audience, and purpose; and

(C)

proofread writing for appropriateness of organization, content, style, and conventions.

(5)

Writing/evaluation. The student evaluates his/her own writing and the writings of others.   The student is expected to

(A)

evaluate writing for both mechanics and content.