Bridging+Writer

=Bridging Writer=


 * **Descriptor ** || **Notes ** ||
 * Writes about feelings and opinions. ||  ||
 * Writes fiction with clear beginning, middle, and end. ||  ||
 * Writes poetry using carefully chosen language with guidance. ||  ||
 * Writes organized nonfiction pieces (e.g., reports, letters, and lists) with guidance. ||  ||
 * Begins to use paragraphs to organize ideas. ||  ||
 * Uses strong verbs, interesting language, and dialogue with guidance. ||  ||
 * Seeks feedback on writing. ||  ||
 * Revises for clarity with guidance. ||  ||
 * Revises to enhance ideas by adding description and detail. ||  ||
 * Uses resources (e.g., thesaurus and word lists) to make writing more effective with guidance. ||  ||
 * Edits for punctuation, spelling, and grammar. ||  ||
 * Publishes writing in polished format with guidance. ||  ||
 * Increases use of visual strategies, spelling rules, and knowledge of word parts to spell correctly. ||  ||
 * Uses commas and apostrophes correctly with guidance. ||  ||
 * <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Uses criteria for effective writing to set own writing goals with guidance. || <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> ||