Elements of effective writing:Concept 1: Ideas and Content- Grade 6 to Highschool

This strand focuses on the elements of effective writing.  Good writing instruction incorporates multiple performance objectives into an integrated experience of learning for the student. The order of the concepts and performance objectives is not intended to indicate a progression or hierarchy for writing instruction.  Instructional activities may focus on just one concept or many.

Concept 1: Ideas and Content

Writing is clear and focused, holding the reader’s attention throughout. Main ideas stand out and are developed by strong support and rich details. Purpose is accomplished.

Grade 6
PO 1.  Use clear, focused ideas and details to support the topic.

PO 2.  Provide content and selected details that are well-suited to audience and purpose.

PO 3.  Develop a sufficient explanation or exploration of the topic.

PO 4.  Include ideas and details that show original perspective.

Grade 7
PO 1.  Use clear, focused ideas and details to support the topic.
PO 2.  Provide content and selected details that are well-suited to audience and purpose.

PO 3.  Develop a sufficient explanation or exploration of the topic.

PO 4.  Include ideas and details that show original perspective.

Grade 8
PO 1.  Use clear, focused ideas and details to support the topic.

PO 2.  Provide content and selected details that are well-suited to audience and purpose.

PO 3.  Develop a sufficient explanation or exploration of the topic.

PO 4.  Include ideas and details that show original perspective.

High School
PO 1.  Maintain a clear, narrow focus to support the topic.

PO 2.  Write with an identifiable purpose and for a specific audience.

PO 3.  Provide sufficient, relevant and carefully selected details for support.

PO 4.  Demonstrate a thorough, balanced explanation of the topic.

PO 5.  Include ideas and details that show original perspective and insights.