4.W.Strand 1	Content
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Content
Each activity direction will be constructed to elicit two of the following different purposes (modes) for writing: a long piece such as a fictional or personal experience narrative, or an informational piece (report), and a shorter piece such as a communication (friendly letter, invitation, thank-you note, letter to the editor, directions, or journal), a summary, or a retelling.

4.W.	Each activity direction will be constructed to elicit two of the following different purposes (modes) for writing: a long piece such as a fictional or personal experience narrative, or an informational piece (report), and a shorter piece such as a communication (friendly letter, invitation, thank-you note, letter to the editor, directions, or journal), a summary, or a retelling.
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Content
Each activity direction will be constructed to elicit two of the following different purposes (modes) for writing: a long piece such as a fictional or personal experience narrative, or an informational piece (report), and a shorter piece such as a communication (friendly letter, invitation, thank-you note, letter to the editor, directions, or journal), a summary, or a retelling.

4.W.1	a response that stays on topic;
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Content

4.W.2	the use of details to support the topic;
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Content

4.W.Strand 2	Organization
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Organization
Each activity direction will be constructed to elicit two of the following different purposes (modes) for writing: a long piece such as a fictional or personal experience narrative, or an informational piece (report), and a shorter piece such as a communication (friendly letter, invitation, thank-you note, letter to the editor, directions, or journal), a summary, or a retelling.

4.W.3	an organized and logical response that flows naturally and has a beginning, middle and end;
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Organization
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4.W.Strand 3	Use of language
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Use of language
Each activity direction will be constructed to elicit two of the following different purposes (modes) for writing: a long piece such as a fictional or personal experience narrative, or an informational piece (report), and a shorter piece such as a communication (friendly letter, invitation, thank-you note, letter to the editor, directions, or journal), a summary, or a retelling.

4.W.4	the use of a variety of words;
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Use of language

4.W.5	the use of a variety of sentence patterns;
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Use of language

4.W.6	a response that shows an awareness of word usage (vocabulary, homonyms, and words in context);
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Use of language

4.W.Strand 4	Writing Conventions
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions
Each activity direction will be constructed to elicit two of the following different purposes (modes) for writing: a long piece such as a fictional or personal experience narrative, or an informational piece (report), and a shorter piece such as a communication (friendly letter, invitation, thank-you note, letter to the editor, directions, or journal), a summary, or a retelling.
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Grammar Gorilla		In the context of a sentence, student must determine part of speech for various words. Beginning and advanced levels. Details

4.W.7	a response that shows an awareness of spelling patterns for commonly used words;
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions
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Wild World of Words Challenges - Decoding		Students are asked to do various tasks in decoding. Details
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Wild World of Words Challenges - Medium		Students are asked to correct misspelled words. Details

4.W.8	legible writing in print or cursive;
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

4.W.9	the correct use of capital letters (beginning of sentences and for proper nouns) and end punctuation.
Grade	4	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

6.W.Strand 4	Writing Conventions
Grade	6	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions
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Grammar Gorilla		In the context of a sentence, student must determine part of speech for various words. Beginning and advanced levels. Details

6.W.6	Use complete sentences except where purposeful phrases or clauses are desirable.
Grade	6	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

6.W.7	Write legibly using cursive or manuscript.
Grade	6	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

6.W.8	Demonstrate correct usage, correct spelling of frequently used words, and correct punctuation and capitalization.
Grade	6	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions
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Wild World of Words Challenges - Spelling - Advanced		Students are asked to correct misspelled words. Details

9.W.Strand 4	Writing Conventions
Grade	9	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

9.W.7	Contains complete sentences and may contain purposeful fragments.
Grade	9	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

9.W.8	Exhibits subject-verb agreement.
Grade	9	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

9.W.9	Contains standard forms of verbs and nouns.
Grade	9	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

9.W.10	Exhibits appropriate punctuation.
Grade	9	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions

9.W.11	Exhibits appropriate capitalization.
Grade	9	Subject Area:	Writing	Strand:	Writing Conventions