Format productive

Criterion: writing · Using appropriate text type conventions for purpose and audience · back to criteria

emergent Phases 1-2

basic text formats

A stimulus containing other modes, such as visual and spatial modes, should be used as a prompt for producing the writing task. Examples: a written text with images, a written text with some spatial arrangement.

At the end of the emergent level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses minimal conventions correctly, shows limited understanding of format, little awareness of purpose	Writes simple emails Creates basic descriptions Uses greeting and closing in messages Shows minimal format awareness
3-4	uses some conventions of the text type, shows basic understanding of format, shows some awareness of purpose	Writes basic formal letters Creates simple articles Uses appropriate headings Shows basic format understanding
5-6	uses most conventions of the text type correctly, shows good command of format features, demonstrates awareness of purpose and audience	Writes effective formal communications Creates well-formatted articles Uses sophisticated layout features Shows good format command
7-8	uses all conventions of the chosen text type accurately, demonstrates consistent command of format features, shows sophisticated understanding of purpose and audience	Writes expert formal communications Creates professional articles Uses advanced layout techniques Shows excellent format mastery

capable Phases 3-4

varied text formats with clear purpose

A stimulus containing other modes such as visual and spatial modes should be used as a prompt for producing the writing task. Examples: a written text with images, a written text with some spatial arrangement.

At the end of the capable level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses some conventions of the text type, shows basic understanding of format, shows some awareness of purpose	Writes formal and informal letters Creates articles with headlines Structures basic arguments Uses appropriate layouts
3-4	uses most conventions of the text type correctly, shows good command of format features, demonstrates awareness of purpose and audience	Writes sophisticated communications Creates advanced articles Structures complex arguments Uses expert layouts
5-6	uses all conventions of the chosen text type accurately, demonstrates consistent command of format features, shows sophisticated understanding of purpose and audience	Writes expert-level communications Creates professional articles Structures sophisticated arguments Uses masterful layouts
7-8	uses all conventions expertly, demonstrates masterful command of format features, shows exceptional understanding of purpose and audience	Writes exceptional communications Creates superior articles Structures expert arguments Uses exceptional layouts

proficient Phases 5-6

sophisticated text formats

At the end of the proficient level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses most conventions of the text type correctly, shows good command of format features, demonstrates awareness of purpose and audience	Writes complex analytical texts Creates sophisticated arguments Uses specialized formats Adapts style to audience
3-4	uses all conventions of the chosen text type accurately, demonstrates consistent command of format features, shows sophisticated understanding of purpose and audience	Writes expert analytical texts Creates masterful arguments Uses advanced specialized formats Expertly adapts style
5-6	uses all conventions expertly, demonstrates masterful command of format features, shows exceptional understanding of purpose and audience	Writes exceptional analytical texts Creates superior arguments Uses exceptional specialized formats Masterfully adapts style
7-8	uses conventions with exceptional expertise, demonstrates superior command of format features, shows masterful understanding of purpose and audience	Writes with analytical expertise Creates arguments with superiority Uses formats with exceptional skill Adapts style with mastery