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Ninth Grade Writing Standards
Standard 1.4 Types of Writing
CS1.4.11A. Write short stories, poems and plays.
18. Write multi-paragraph short stories
19. Write poems
20. Write dialogue for a one-act play
21. Apply varying organizational methods
a. Outlining and Graphic Organizers
b. Webbing
22. Utilize dialogue
23. Include literary elements
a. Characterization
b. Plot
c. Setting
d. Theme
e. Point of View
f. Tone
g. Style
24. Use literary devices
a. Rhyme
b. Rhythm
c. Meter
d. Alliteration
e. Personification
f. Simile
g. Metaphor
h. Hyperbole
i. Irony
j.
Satire
k. Allusion
l.
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m. Flashbacks
n. Symbolism
o. Denotation
p. Connotation
q. Onomatopoeia
r. Inference
s. Scansion
t. Aside
u. Blank verse
v. Free verse
w. Soliloquy
x. Euphony
y. Dilemma
z. Paradox
25. Use varying types
a. Limerick
b. Epic
c. Whimsical
d. Dramatic
e. Concrete
26. Use historical timelines
CS1.4.11B. Write complex informational pieces
51. Write letters
52. Write reports
53. Write essays
54. Write research papers
55. Write analysis papers
56. Write evaluations
57. Include a variety of methods to develop the main idea
58. Use a problem and solution when appropriate
59. Use cause and effect
60. Use precise language and specific details
61. Use relevant graphics
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62. Use primary and secondary sources
CS1.4.11C. Write persuasive pieces.
65. Include a clearly stated position or opinion
66. Include convincing, elaborated and properly cited evidence and detail
67. Develop reader interest
68. Anticipate and counter reader concerns and arguments
69. Include a variety of methods to advance the argument or position
70. Include properly cited sources/references
CS1.4.11D. Maintain a written record of activities, course work, experience,
honors and interests.
71. Maintain logs and journals
72. Maintain record portfolios
CS1.4.11E. Write a personal resume.
73. Write a resume suitable for getting a job or admission to a college
Standard 1.5 Quality of Writing
CS1.5.11A. Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task and
audience.
77. Write with a sharp distinct focus
d. Establish a single point of view
e. Experiment with various points of view
f. Formulate a clear thesis statement
g. Demonstrate the effective use of various points of view
h. Use a specific thesis statement as part of a well-developed
introductory paragraph
CS1.5.11B. Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
78. Use prewriting strategies to connect ideas in a story or topic
a. Select a topic
b. Gather and organize information
c. Brainstorm
82. Gather, organize and select the most effective information appropriate of the
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topic, task and audience.
a. Identify audience and establish purpose
b. Write paragraphs that have a topic sentence and supporting details
c. Gather, determine validity and reliability of and organize information
d. Rank the usefulness of gathered information
e. Write fully developed paragraphs that have details and information
specific to the topic and relevant to the focus
83. Write using content appropriate for the topic
a. Gather and organize information.
b. Incorporate details relevant and appropriate to the topic
c. Write a series of related sentences or paragraphs with one central idea
d. Employ the most effective format for purpose and audience
e. Gather, determine validity and reliability of analyze and organize
information
CS1.5.11C. Write with controlled and/or subtle organization.
88. Include an identifiable introduction, body and conclusion
89. Establish topic and purpose in the introduction
90. Illustrate the topic or purpose in the introduction and conclusion
91. Reiterate the topic and purpose in conclusion
92. Sustain a logical order throughout the piece
CS1.5.11D. Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition.
93. Write using appropriate language patterns
94. Write with an awareness of personal style
95. Use sentences of differing lengths and complexities
96. Use descriptive words and action verbs
97. Use different types of sentences
99. Develop and maintain a consistent voice
100. Use tone and voice through the use of precise language
101. Use precise language
CS1.5.11E. Revise writing after rethinking how questions of purpose, audience
and genre have been addressed.
113. Check word choice
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114. Evaluate subtlety of meaning
115.
Check sentence variety
116.
Examine appropriateness of style
CS1.5.11F. Edit writing using the conventions of language
117. Spell common, frequently used words correctly
a. Use grade and age appropriate vocabulary
b. Use synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
118. Use capital letters correctly
119. Punctuate correctly
b. Exclamation marks
c. Question marks
d. Commas in a series
e. Quotation marks
f. Apostrophes
g. Colons
h. Semicolons
i. Parentheses
j. Brackets
k. Hyphen
l. Ellipses
120. Use parts of speech properly
a. Nouns
b. Pronouns
c. Verbs
d. Adverbs
e. Adjective
f. Prepositions
g. Conjunctions
h. Interjections
121. Use complete sentences
b. Compound sentences
c. Complex sentences
g. Compound/complex sentences
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122. Edit sentence errors
a. Fragments
b. Run-ons
CS1.5.11G. Present or defend written work for publication when appropriate
123. Share written work to others for their review
124. Submit written work for inclusion in class or school publications
125. Submit written work for publication outside the school
126. Defend written work when asked to do so
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