Organization productive

Criterion: writing · Structuring written texts with logical progression and cohesive devices · back to criteria

emergent Phases 1-2

basic text organization

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	presents some information in a partially-recognizable format using some basic cohesive devices	Uses basic paragraph structure Connects ideas with 'and', 'but', 'because' Includes opening and closing statements Shows minimal organization
3-4	organizes information in a recognizable format using a range of basic cohesive devices	Clear paragraph structure Uses transitional phrases Creates topic sentences Shows basic organization
5-6	organizes information in an appropriate format using simple and some complex cohesive devices	Good paragraph development Effective transitions Clear introduction and conclusion Shows clear organization
7-8	organizes information effectively and coherently in an appropriate format using a wide range of simple and some complex cohesive devices	Sophisticated paragraph structure Seamless transitions Strong introduction and conclusion Shows excellent organization

capable Phases 3-4

clear text organization with cohesive devices

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	organizes some information in a recognizable format using some basic cohesive devices	Uses clear paragraph structure Employs transitional phrases Creates topic sentences Shows clear introduction and conclusion
3-4	organizes information in a recognizable format using a range of basic cohesive devices	Strong paragraph development Effective cohesive devices Well-developed introduction and conclusion Shows sophisticated organization
5-6	organizes information in an appropriate format using simple and some complex cohesive devices	Advanced paragraph structure Sophisticated transitions Compelling introduction and conclusion Shows excellent organization
7-8	organizes information effectively and coherently in an appropriate format using a wide range of simple and complex cohesive devices	Expert paragraph development Masterful cohesive devices Exceptional introduction and conclusion Shows superior organization

proficient Phases 5-6

sophisticated text organization

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	organizes some information in a recognizable format using some basic cohesive devices	Uses complex paragraph structures Implements sophisticated transitions Creates thesis statements Develops extended arguments
3-4	organizes information in a recognizable format using a range of basic cohesive devices	Expert paragraph development Masterful cohesive devices Strong thesis development Sophisticated argument structure
5-6	organizes information in an appropriate format using simple and complex cohesive devices	Exceptional paragraph structure Superior cohesive devices Compelling thesis statements Exceptional argument development
7-8	organizes information effectively and coherently in an appropriate format using a wide range of complex cohesive devices	Masterful paragraph organization Expert cohesive device usage Outstanding thesis development Superior argument construction