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State Board Adopted 2002-2003
Oregon Department of Education
WRITING
Planning, Evaluation and Revision
CCG: Pre-write, draft, revise, edit, and publish across the subject area.
7th 8th CIM
Use a variety of strategies to Use a variety of strategies to Use a variety of strategies to
prepare for writing, such as prepare for writing, such as prepare for writing, such as
brainstorming, making lists, brainstorming, making lists, brainstorming, making lists,
mapping, outlining, grouping mapping, outlining, grouping mapping, outlining, grouping
related ideas, using graphic related ideas, using graphic related ideas, using graphic
organizers, and taking notes. organizers, and taking notes. organizers, and taking notes.
Discuss ideas for writing with Discuss ideas for writing with Discuss ideas for writing with
classmates, teachers, and other classmates, teachers, and other classmates, teachers, and other
writers, and develop drafts alone writers, and develop drafts alone writers, and develop drafts alone
and collaboratively. and collaboratively. and collaboratively.
Identify audience and purpose. Identify audience and purpose. Identify audience and purpose.
Choose the form of writing that best Choose the form of writing that best Choose the form of writing that best
suits the intended purpose— suits the intended purpose— suits the intended purpose—
personal letter, letter to the editor, personal letter, letter to the editor, personal letter, letter to the editor,
review, poem, report, or narrative. review, poem, report, or narrative. review, poem, report, or narrative.
Use the writing process— Use the writing process— Use the writing process—
prewriting, drafting, revising, prewriting, drafting, revising, prewriting, drafting, revising,
editing, and publishing successive editing, and publishing successive editing, and publishing successive
versions. versions. versions.
Focus on a central idea, excluding Focus on a central idea, excluding Focus on a central idea, excluding
loosely related, extraneous, and loosely related, extraneous, and loosely related, extraneous, and
repetitious information. repetitious information. repetitious information.
Use a scoring guide to review, Use a scoring guide to review, Use a scoring guide to review,
evaluate, and revise writing for evaluate, and revise writing for evaluate, and revise writing for
meaning and clarity. meaning and clarity. meaning and clarity.
Revise drafts to improve Revise drafts for word choice, Revise drafts to improve the logic
organization and word choice after appropriate organization, and coherence of the organization
checking the logic of the ideas and consistent point of view— and and controlling idea, the precision
the precision of the vocabulary. transitions between paragraphs, of word choice, and the tone— by
passages, and ideas. taking into consideration the
audience, purpose, and formality of
the context.
Edit and proofread one’s own Edit and proofread one’s own Edit and proofread one’s own
writing, as well as that of others, writing, as well as that of others, writing, as well as that of others,
using the writing conventions, and, using the writing conventions, and, using the writing conventions, and,
for example, an editing checklist or for example, an editing checklist or for example, an editing checklist or
list of rules with specific examples list of rules with specific examples list of rules with specific examples
of corrections of specific errors. of corrections of specific errors. of corrections of specific errors.
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WRITING
CCG: Communicate supported ideas across the subject areas, including relevant examples,
facts, anecdotes, and details appropriate to audience and purpose that engage reader
interest; organize information in clear sequence, making connections and transitions among
ideas, sentences, and paragraphs; and use precise words and fluent sentence structures that
support meaning.
7th 8th CIM
Write for different purposes and to Create compositions that engage Establish a coherent and clearly
a specific audience or person, the reader; have a clear message, supported thesis than engages the
adjusting style and tone as a coherent thesis, and end with a reader, conveys a clear and
necessary to engage the interest of clear and well-supported distinctive perspective on the
the reader. conclusion. subject, maintains a consistent
tone and focus throughout the
Write multi-paragraph Support theses or conclusions with piece of writing, and ends with a
compositions— descriptions, quotations, opinions from experts, well supported conclusion.
explanations, comparison-and paraphrases, analogies, and/or
contrast papers, problem and similar devices. Create an organizational structure
solution essays— that: that logically and effectively
State the thesis or purpose. Establish coherence within and presents information using
Explain the situation. among paragraphs through transitional elements that unify
Organize the composition effective transitions and parallel paragraphs and the work as a
clearly, following an structures. whole.
organizational pattern
appropriate to the type of Use descriptive language that Use precise language, action
composition— comparison clarifies and enhances ideas by verbs, sensory details, and
and contrast; organization by establishing tone and mood appropriate modifiers.
categories; and arrangement through figurative language,
by spatial order, order of sensory images, and comparisons.
importance, or climactic order.
Provide evidence to support To present a lively and effective Demonstrate an understanding of
arguments and conclusions. personal style, use varied sentence sentence construction— including
types (simple, compound, complex, parallel structure and
Support all statements and claims and compound-complex) and subordination— to achieve clarity
with anecdotes (first person sentence openings. of meaning, vary sentence types,
accounts), descriptions, facts and and enhance flow and rhythm.
statistics, and/or specific examples.
Use varied word choices to make
writing interesting and more
precise.
To achieve clarity of meaning, To enhance clarity and to support
properly place modifiers (words or meaning, use parallelism in
phrases that describe, limit, or sentence construction— to present
qualify another word). items in a series and items
juxtaposed for emphasis.
To convey a livelier effect, use the
active voice rather than the passive
voice.
Vary sentence beginnings by using To indicate clearly the relationship
infinitives (to understand, to learn) between ideas, use subordination,
and participles (dreaming, chosen, coordination, appositives, and other
grown). devices.
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WRITING
Conventions: Spelling
CCG: Demonstrate knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
penmanship across the subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Spell correctly derivatives Use correct spelling Produce writing that shows
(words that come from a conventions. accurate spelling.
common base or root word)
by applying the spellings of
bases and affixes (prefixes
and suffixes).
WRITING
Conventions: Grammar
CCG: Demonstrate knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
penmanship across the subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Make clear references
between pronouns and
antecedents by placing the
pronoun where it shows to
what word it refers.
Correctly use all parts of Use consistent verb tenses. Show control of clauses,
speech (verbs, nouns, including main and
pronouns, adjectives, Correctly use frequently subordinate, and phrases,
adverbs, prepositions, misused words (e.g., among, including gerund, infinitive,
conjunctions, and between; fewer, less; bring, and participial.
interjections) and types and take; and good, well).
structures of sentences. Understand and use proper
placement of modifiers.
Demonstrate appropriate Demonstrate appropriate Demonstrate an
English usage. English usage. understanding of proper
English usage, including the
consistent use of verb tenses
and forms.
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Conventions: Punctuation
CCG: Demonstrate knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
penmanship across the subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Use a comma after a
dependent clause that
introduces a sentence.
Use appropriate internal Use conventions of Use conventions of
punctuation, including punctuation correctly, punctuation correctly,
commas, semicolons, and including commas, hyphens, including semicolons, colons,
colons. dashes, and semi-colons. ellipses, and hyphens.
Place a question mark or
exclamation point inside
quotation marks when it
punctuates the quotation, and
outside when it punctuates
the main sentence.
WRITING
Conventions: Capitalization
CCG: Demonstrate knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
penmanship across the subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Use correct capitalization. Use correct capitalization. Use correct capitalization.
WRITING
Conventions: Handwriting
CCG: Demonstrate knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
penmanship across the subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Write legibly. Write legibly. Write legibly.
WRITING
Writing Modes
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CCG: Write narrative, expository, and persuasive texts, using a variety of written forms—
including journals, essays, short stories, poems, research reports, research papers, business
and technical writing—to express ideas appropriate to audience and purpose across the
subject areas. *
7th 8th CIM
Work Samples can be selected from any of the listed modes.
Personal Narrative Personal Narrative Personal Narrative
Fictional Narrative Fictional Narrative Fictional Narrative
(Imaginative) (Imaginative) (Imaginative)
Expository Expository Expository
Persuasive Persuasive Persuasive
* Suggested word length: Fourth Grade, 250 words; Fifth Grade, 400 words; Sixth Grade, 400-700 words;
Seventh Grade, 400-700 words; Eighth Grade, 500-1,000 words; and CIM, 500-1,500 words.
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WRITING
Writing Applications: Narrative Writing
CCG: Write narrative, expository, and persuasive texts, using a variety of written forms—
including journals, essays, short stories, poems, research reports, research papers, business
and technical writing—to express ideas appropriate to audience and purpose across the
subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Write fictional or Write biographical or Write biographical or
autobiographical narratives: autobiographical narratives or autobiographical narratives or
Develop a standard plot short stories: short stories:
line, including a Relate a clear, coherent Relate a sequence of
beginning, conflict, rising incident, event, or events, and
action, climax, and situation by using well- communicate the
resolution. chosen details. significance of the events
Develop a point of view. Reveal the significance to the audience.
Develop complex major of, or the writer’s attitude Locate scenes and
and minor characters about, the subject. incidents in specific
and a definite setting. Use narrative and
places.
descriptive strategies, Describe with concrete
Use a range of
appropriate strategies, including relevant sensory details the
such as dialogue; dialogue, specific action, sights, sounds, and
suspense; and the physical description, smells of a scene and
naming of specific background description, the specific actions,
narrative action, and comparison or movements, gestures,
including movement, contrast of characters. and feelings of the
gestures, and characters; use interior
expressions. monologue to depict the
characters’ feelings.
Pace the presentation of
actions to accommodate
changes in time and
mood.
Make effective use of
descriptions of
appearance, images,
shifting perspectives, and
sensory details.
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WRITING
Writing Applications
CCG: Write narrative, expository, and persuasive texts, using a variety of written forms—
including journals, essays, short stories, poems, research reports, research papers, business
and technical writing—to express ideas appropriate to audience and purpose across the
subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Expository Writing: Response to Literary Text (For general Expository Writing, see pages 9)
Write responses to literature: Write responses to literature: Write responses to literature:
Develop interpretations Demonstrate careful Demonstrate an
exhibiting careful reading and insight into understanding of the
reading, understanding, interpretations. significant ideas of
and insight. Connect the student’s literary works.
Organize interpretations own responses to the Support important ideas
around several clear writer’s techniques and and viewpoints through
ideas, premises, or to specific textual accurate and detailed
images from the literary references. references to the text or
work. Draw supported to other works.
Justify interpretations inferences about the Demonstrate an
through use of sustained effects of a literary work awareness of the
examples and textual on its audience. author’s use of stylistic
evidence. Support interpretations devices and an
through references to appreciation of the
the text, other works, effects created.
other authors, or to Identify and analyze the
personal knowledge. impact of perceived
ambiguities, nuances,
and complexities within
the text.
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WRITING
Writing Applications
CCG: Write narrative, expository, and persuasive texts, using a variety of written forms—
including journals, essays, short stories, poems, research reports, research papers, business
and technical writing—to express ideas appropriate to audience and purpose across the
subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Expository Writing: Research Reports/Multi-Media Presentations
Write research reports: Write research reports: Write analytical essays and
Pose relevant questions Specify a thesis. research reports:
about the topic. Use a variety of primary Gather evidence in
Distinguish credible and secondary sources, support of a thesis,
sources. and distinguish the nature including information on
Convey clear and and value of each. all relevant perspectives.
accurate perspectives Include important ideas, Convey information and
on the subject. concepts, and direct ideas from primary and
Include evidence quotations from secondary sources
compiled through the significant information accurately and
formal research sources, and paraphrase coherently.
process, including use and summarize different Make distinctions
of the Reader’s Guide to perspectives on the topic, between the relative
Periodical Literature, a as appropriate. value and significance of
computer catalog, Organize and display specific data, facts, and
magazines, information on charts, ideas.
newspapers, tables, maps, and Include visual aids by
dictionaries, and other graphs. employing appropriate
reference books. Document sources. technology to organize
Document sources. and record information
on charts, maps, and
graphs.
Anticipate and address
readers’ potential
misunderstandings,
biases, and expectations.
Use technical terms and
notations accurately.
Document sources.
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WRITING
Writing Applications
CCG: Investigate topics of interest and importance across the subject areas, selecting
appropriate media sources, using effective research processes, and demonstrating ethical
use of resources and materials.
7th 8th CIM
Research Report Writing
Identify topics; ask and evaluate Identify topics; develop high-level Use clear research questions and
questions; and develop ideas questions for inquiry; develop sub- suitable research sources,
leading to inquiry, investigation, and questions to guide research of sub- including the library, electronic
research. topics. media, and personal interviews, to
gather and present evidence from
primary and secondary print or
Internet sources.
Use effective note-taking techniques Use effective note-taking Use effective note-taking
to ensure appropriate techniques to ensure appropriate techniques to ensure appropriate
documentation of quoted as well as documentation of quoted as well documentation of quoted as well
paraphrased material. as paraphrased material. as paraphrased material.
Check the validity and accuracy of Plan and conduct multiple-step Develop the main ideas within the
information obtained from research, information searches by using body of the composition through
including differentiating fact from computer networks. supporting evidence, such as
opinion, and identifying strong scenarios, commonly held beliefs,
versus weak arguments, recognizing hypotheses, and definitions.
that personal values influence the
conclusions an author draws. Analyze the validity and reliability Synthesize information from
of primary and secondary sources, multiple sources and identify
Create documents by using word- and use the information complexities and discrepancies in
processing skills and publishing appropriately. the information and the different
programs; develop simple perspectives found in each
databases and spreadsheets to medium including almanacs,
manage information and prepare Achieve an effective balance microfiche, news sources, in-depth
reports. between documented researched field studies, speeches, journals,
information and original ideas. and technical documents.
Give credit for both quoted and Use appropriate methods of Integrate quotations and citations
paraphrased information by using a citation for quoted as well as into a written text while maintaining
consistent format for parenthetical paraphrased material (e.g., Works the flow of ideas.
citations (e.g., Works Cited Cited Entries— MLA, Reference
Entries— MLA, Reference Entries— Entries— APA). Use appropriate conventions for
APA). documentation in text, notes, and
works cited, following the formats
in specific style manuals (e.g.,
Works Cited Entries— MLA,
Reference Entries— APA).
Design and publish documents by
using publishing software and
graphics programs.
Reflect manuscript requirements,
including title page presentation,
pagination, spacing and margins,
and integration of source and
support material, such as citing
sources within the text, using direct
quotations, and paraphrasing.
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WRITING
Writing Applications: Persuasive Writing
CCG: Write narrative, expository, and persuasive texts, using a variety of written forms—
including journals, essays, short stories, poems, research reports, research papers, business
and technical writing—to express ideas appropriate to audience and purpose across the
subject areas. (1996 Modes/Forms)
7th 8th CIM
Write persuasive Write persuasive Write persuasive
compositions: compositions: compositions:
State a clear position or Include a well-defined Structure ideas and
perspective in support of thesis that makes a clear arguments in a sustained
a proposition or and knowledgeable and logical fashion.
proposal. judgment or appeal. Use specific rhetorical
Describe the points in Present detailed (communication) devices
support of the evidence, examples, and to support assertions,
proposition, employing reasoning to support such as appealing to
well-articulated evidence. arguments, differentiating logic through reasoning;
Anticipate and address between facts and appealing to emotion or
reader concerns and opinions. ethical beliefs; or relating
counter-arguments. Provide details, reasons, a person anecdote, case
and examples, arranging study, or analogy.
them effectively by Clarify and defend
anticipating and positions with precise
answering reader and relevant evidence,
concerns and counter- including facts, expert
arguments. opinions, quotations, and
expressions of commonly
accepted beliefs and
logical reasoning.
Address readers’
concerns, counter-
claims, biases, and
expectations.
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WRITING
Writing Applications:
Summaries, Business Letters, Job Applications and Resumes, Technical Writing
CCG: Write narrative, expository, and persuasive texts, using a variety of written forms—
including journals, essays, short stories, poems, research reports, research papers, business
and technical writing—to express ideas appropriate to audience and purpose across the
subject areas. (1996 Modes/Forms)
7th 8th CIM
Write summaries for a variety Write documents related to Write business letters:
of informational text: career development, Provide clear and
Include the main ideas including simple business purposeful information
and most significant letters, job applications and and address the intended
details. resumes that: audience appropriately.
Use the student’s own Present information Use appropriate
words, except for purposefully and vocabulary, tone, and
quotations. succinctly, meeting the style to take into account
Reflect underlying
needs of the intended the nature of the
meaning, not just the audience. relationship with, and the
superficial details. Follow the conventional knowledge and interests
format for the type of of, the intended
document (e.g., letter of audience.
inquiry, memorandum). Emphasize central ideas
or images.
Follow conventional style with
page formats, fonts, and
spacing that contributes to
the documents readability
and impact.
Write technical documents: Write technical documents,
Identify the sequence of such as a manual on rules of
activities needed to behavior for conflict
design a system, resolution, procedures for
operate a tool, or explain conduction a meeting, or
the bylaws of an minutes of a meeting:
organization’s Report information and
constitution or convey ideas logically
guidelines. and correctly.
Include all the factors Offer detailed and
and variables that need accurate specifications.
to be considered. Include scenarios,
Use formatting definitions, and examples
techniques, including to aid comprehension.
headings, and changing Anticipate, readers’
the fonts to aid problems, mistakes, and
comprehension. misunderstandings.
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Speaking
CCG: Communicate supported ideas across the subject areas using oral, visual, and multi-media
forms in ways appropriate to topic, context, audience, and purpose; organize oral, visual, and multi-
media presentations in clear sequence, making connections and transitions among ideas and
elements; use language appropriate to topic, context, audience, and purpose; and demonstrate
control of eye contact, speaking, rate, volume, enunciation, inflection, gestures, and other non-verbal
techniques. *
7th 8th CIM
Develop a focus and point of view to Develop a focus and present Present and support a clear thesis
achieve particular purposes and to information to achieve particular statement and choose appropriate
appeal to the background and interests purposes by matching the message, types of proof (e.g., statistics,
of the audience. vocabulary, voice modulation, testimony, specific instances) that meet
expression, and tone to audience and standard tests for evidence, including
purpose. credibility, validity, and relevance.
Organize information, arranging details, Outline a speech based on a chosen Choose appropriate techniques for
reasons, descriptions, and examples pattern of organization, including an developing the introduction and
effectively and persuasively in relation introduction; transitions, previews, and conclusion (e.g., by using literary
to the audience. summaries; a logically developed body; quotations, anecdotes, references to
and an effective conclusion. authoritative sources.
Use traditional structures for conveying Use credible and relevant information Choose logical patterns of organization
information, including cause-and-effect, to convey message. (e.g., chronological, topical, cause-and-
similarity and difference, and posing effect) to inform and persuade, by
and answering a question. Use feedback, including both verbal seeking agreement or action, or uniting
and nonverbal cues to reconsider and audiences behind a common belief or
modify the organizational structure and cause.
to rearrange words and sentences to
clarify the meaning.
Use a variety of descriptive and Use precise language, action verbs,
Recognize and use elements of speech
accurate words appropriate to audience sensory details, appropriate and
forms (e.g., introduction, first and
and purpose. colorful modifiers, and the active rather
second transitions, body, conclusion) in
than the passive voice in ways that
formulating rational arguments and
enliven oral presentations.
applying the art of persuasion and
debate.
Analyze the occasion and the interests
of the audience, and choose effective
verbal techniques and language.
Use correct grammar consistently. Use appropriate grammar.
Use appropriate grammar.
Use speaking techniques, including Use appropriate enunciation, pace, eye
Use props, visual aids, graphs, and/or
voice inflection, tempo, enunciation, contact, and gestures to engage the
electronic media to enhance the appeal
and eye contact for effective audience during formal presentations.
and accuracy of rehearsed
presentations.
presentations (not part of scoring guide
criteria)
Produce concise notes for
extemporaneous speaking (not part of
scoring guide criteria).
Analyze the occasion and the interests
of the audience, and choose effective
verbal and nonverbal techniques, such
as volume, expression, rate, gestures,
eye contact for presentations.
Suggested speech length; Fourth Grade, 2-4 minutes; Fifth Grade, 2-5 minutes; Sixth Grade, 3-5 minutes;
Seventh Grade, 3-6 minutes; Eight Grade, 3-6 minutes; and CIM, 3-7 minutes.
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Listening
CCG: Listen critically and respond appropriately across the subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Ask questions to obtain Analyze oral presentations, Formulate judgments about
information, including including language choice ideas under discussion, and
evidence to support the and delivery, and the effect of support those judgments with
speaker’s claims and the speaker’s interpretations convincing evidence.
conclusions. on the listener.
Determine the speaker’s Paraphrase a speaker’s Follow complex verbal
attitude toward the subject. purpose and point of view, instructions that include
and ask relevant questions technical vocabulary and
Respond to persuasive concerning speaker’s processes.
presentations with questions, content, delivery, and
challenges, or affirmations. purpose.
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Analysis
CCG: Evaluate the significance and accuracy of information and ideas presented in oral,
visual, and multi-media communications across the subject areas.
7th 8th CIM
Analyze how images, text, Provide constructive Evaluate the clarity, quality,
and sound in electronic feedback to speakers and effectiveness of a
journalism affect the viewer; concerning the coherence speaker’s important points,
identify the techniques used and logic of a speech’s arguments, evidence,
to achieve the effects in each content and delivery and its organization of ideas, delivery,
instance. overall impact upon the diction, and syntax.
listener.
Identify, analyze, and critique Evaluate the credibility of a Identify and analyze the types
persuasive techniques, such speaker (e.g., hidden of arguments used by the
speaker, including argument
as promises, dares, flattery, agendas, slanted or biased
by causation, analogy,
and glittering generalities material).
authority, emotion, and logic.
used in oral presentations
and media messages. Interpret and evaluate the Identify the aesthetic effects of
various ways in which visual a media presentation, and
image-makers (e.g., graphic evaluate the techniques used
artists, illustrators, news to create them.
photographers, film makers)
communicate information and Compare and contrast the
affect impressions and ways in which media genres
opinions. (e.g., televised news, news
magazines, documentaries,
online information) cover the
same event.
Analyze historically significant
speeches (e.g., Abraham
Lincoln’s “Gettysburg
Address,” Martin Luther King,
Jr.’s “I Have a Dream”) to find
the rhetorical devices and
features that make them
memorable.
Analyze how language and
delivery affect the mood and
tone of the oral communication
and make an impact on the
audience.
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