4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pts
Knowledge and Understanding WR2.1 write for different purposes and audiences using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms (definition essay)
Thinking WR1.3 locate and select information to effectively support ideas for writing, using a variety of strategies and print, electronic, and other resources, as appropriate
Thinking WR 1.4 identify, sort, and order main ideas and supporting details for writing tasks, using a variety of strategies and selecting the organizational pattern best suited to the content and the purpose for writing
Communication WR2.2 establish a distinctive voice in their writing, modifying language and tone skilfully and effectively to suit the form, audience, and purpose for writing
Communication WR2.4 write complete sentences that communicate their meaning clearly and effectively, skilfully varying sentence type, structure, and length to suit different purposes and making smooth and logical transitions between ideas
Communication WR2.3 use appropriate descriptive and evocative words, phrases, and expressions imaginatively to make their writing clear, vivid, and interesting for their intended audience
Communications OVWR3 Apply conventions: spelling, punctuation, grammar
Application WR3.7 produce pieces of published work to meet criteria identified by the teacher, based on the curriculum expectations ~Formatting follows MLA ~Original title