| GLE | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9/10 |
| 3.3.2 | Spells words appropriate for the
grade level accurately. Uses multiple strategies to spell. Examples: ~ visual patterns (e.g., -ion endings) ~ Sound patterns (e.g., easily confused endings -able / -ible, -ant /-ent) ~ affixes (e.g., pre-, in-, un-, -ed, -ing, -graph) ~ Rules (e.g., “i” before “e” rule) Spells high-frequency words correctly. Self-corrects spelling errors. Develops a personal spelling list. | Spells accurately in final draft.
. Uses multiple strategies to spell. Examples: ~ visual patterns (e.g., tough/enough/rough, right/night) ~ homophones (e.g., read and reed) ~ affixes (e.g., in-, im-, -spect, -fer) ~ roots (e.g., biology, telegraph) | Spells accurately in final draft.
Uses multiple strategies to spell. Examples: ~ homophones (e.g., principle and principal) ~ affixes (e.g., re-, post-, -ous, -ology) ~ roots (e.g., telephone, chronologic, distract, persist) ~ frequently misspelled words (e.g., occasion, recommendation, sincerely) | Spells accurately in final draft.
Uses multiple strategies to spell. Examples: ~ homophones (e.g., capital and capitol) ~ affixes (e.g., dis-, ir-, -ist -ism) ~ roots (e.g., circus, spiral, vision) ~ words from other languages (e.g., arena, buffet, souffle, lariat) ~ frequently misspelled words (e.g., accommodation, cemetery, receive) | Spells accurately in final draft.
Uses multiple strategies to spell. Examples: ~ homophones (e.g., council and counsel, stationary and stationery) ~ affixes (e.g., -cian, -ness) ~ roots (e.g., anthropology, philosophy) ~ words from other languages (e.g., bourgeois, kindergarten, espresso, boutique, coyote) ~ foreign spellings (e.g., alumna/ alumnae/alumnus, medium/media, datum/data) ~ frequently misspelled words (e.g., perceive, congratulations, success) |
| 3.3.3
| Applies capitalization rules.
. Capitalizes brand names (e.g., Nike). Capitalizes geographic regions (e.g., the West). | Applies capitalization rules.
Capitalizes languages, races, nationalities, and religions correctly. | Applies capitalization rules.
Uses capitals correctly in an outline or list. Uses consistent capitalization when formatting technical documents. | Applies capitalization rules.
Capitalizes the title of a specific course (e.g., History 9A as opposed to history). | Applies capitalization rules.
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| 3.3.4 | Applies punctuation rules.
Uses commas to set off interjections (e.g., Okay, if you say so.) or explanatory phrases (e.g., They stood together, away from the pile of stones in the corner, and their voices were quiet.). Uses comma after date or address within text (e.g., June 1, 1993, was an important day in my life.). Uses periods in abbreviations (e.g., pg., ft.). Uses hyphen in numbers (e.g., twenty-three). Uses hyphen to join numbers (e.g., pages 1-3, The Mariners won, 17-6.). Uses semicolon correctly between two independent clauses. Uses quotation marks in dialogue correctly (e.g., “How’s it going?” the boy asked.). Uses ellipsis ( . . . ) correctly: ~ to show omitted words ~ to show a pause | Applies punctuation rules.
Uses commas in appositives (e.g., Bob, the dog, was fun.). Uses commas to set off direct address (e.g., “Mom, may I go to the movies?”). Uses apostrophe to show quotation within a quotation in dialogue (e.g., He said, “Mom said, ‘Clean your room.’ “). Uses a semi-colon between two independent clauses connected by a conjunctive adverb (e.g., I studied late into the night; consequently, I passed the test.). Uses parentheses correctly (e.g., “A hypothesis (prediction) is a critical component of a scientific investigation.”). | Applies punctuation rules.
Uses commas to separate an interrupter (e.g., The teacher, however, was not impressed.). Uses the hyphen to prevent confusion (e.g., re-elect). Uses semicolons to separate groups that contain commas (e.g., The Seahawks traveled to Washington, D.C.; New York, NY; and Oakland, CA.). Uses bullets in technical writing when applicable. | Applies punctuation rules.
Uses commas to enclose titles (e.g., Mohammed Abdul, M.D., is a pediatrician.). Uses commas for emphasis or clarity (e.g., What the cook does, does affect the meal.). Places commas and periods inside quotation marks. Uses apostrophes to form plurals of letters or numbers (e.g., Know your ABC’s.). Uses apostrophes in possessive compound nouns (e.g., the mother-in-law’s birthday). Uses a colon between title and subtitle (e.g., Write Source 2000: A Guide to Thinking, Writing and Learning). Uses diagonal slash (/) correctly: ~ in a fraction ~ to show choice | Applies punctuation rules.
Uses commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses (e.g., The gym, which was built last year, is used every day.). Uses brackets around an editorial correction or to set off added words. Uses the em dash (—) to indicate emphasis or a sudden break, to set off an introductory series, or to show interrupted speech. Use appropriate punctuation when writing in other languages (e.g., René). |
| 3.3.5 | Applies usage rules.
Uses subject vs. object pronouns correctly (e.g., I vs. me). | Applies usage rules.
Shows agreement of pronoun and its referent (e.g., A person needs his or her own space.). Maintains consistent person. Uses parallel construction when listing verbs particularly in informational and technical writing. ~ parallel: A scientist observes, hypothesizes, and analyzes. ~ not parallel: A scientist observes, hypothesized, and analyzed. | Applies usage rules.
Uses parallel construction of elements in a list. ~ parallel: The lunchroom was immaculate: napkins in their holders, pop bottles in the recycle container, and trays in place for the next day. ~ not parallel: The lunchroom was immaculate: napkins were put away, pop bottles in the recycle bins, and neatly stacked trays. Uses adverbs vs. adjectives correctly. ~ correct: He ran well in the race. ~ incorrect : He ran good in the race. Uses comparative and superlative adjectives correctly. ~ correct: The ruby is harder than the emerald. The diamond is the hardest gem. ~ incorrect: The diamond is more harder than that ruby. | Applies usage rules.
Uses parallel construction when listing infinitive phrases. ~ parallel: Jamillah likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle. ~ not parallel: Jamillah likes to hike, to swim, and rides a bicycle. Uses fewer vs. less correctly. | Applies usage rules.
Uses parallel construction in clauses. ~ parallel: The coach told the players they should get plenty of sleep, they should eat well, and they should do some warm-up exercises. ~ not parallel: The coach told the players they should get plenty of sleep, that they should eat well, and to do some warm up exercises. Avoids dangling modifiers (e.g., “After I stood in line for hours, I discovered the tickets were sold out.” Incorrect: “After standing in line for hours, the tickets were sold out.” The second sentence makes it appear that the tickets were in line.). Uses who vs. whom correctly. Uses that vs. which and that vs. who correctly. Uses either … or and neither … nor correctly. Uses many commonly confused words correctly (e.g., accept vs. except or can vs. may). Uses active voice except when passive voice is appropriate (e.g., active voice: “They saw it.” vs. passive voice: “It was seen by them.”). |
| 3.3.6 | Uses complete sentences in writing.
May use fragments in dialogue as appropriate. | Uses complete sentences in writing.
May use fragments in dialogue as appropriate. | Uses complete sentences in writing.
May use fragments in dialogue as appropriate. | Uses complete sentences in writing.
May use fragments in dialogue as appropriate. | Uses complete sentences in writing.
May use fragments in dialogue as appropriate. |
| 3.3.7 | Applies paragraph conventions.
Uses paragraph conventions (e.g., designated by indentation or block format, skipping lines between paragraphs). Uses new paragraphs to change speakers in dialogue. | Applies paragraph conventions.
Uses paragraph conventions (e.g., designated by indentation or block format, skipping lines between paragraphs). Provides detailed labeling, captions, headings, and subheadings when appropriate. | Applies paragraph conventions.
Uses paragraph conventions (e.g., designated by indentation or block format, skipping lines between paragraphs). Uses stanzas and other textual markers (e.g., table of contents, title and subtitle, bullets) | Applies paragraph conventions.
Uses paragraph conventions (e.g., designated by indentation or block format, skipping lines between paragraphs). Uses textual markers (e.g., rows, columns, tables). | Applies paragraph conventions.
Uses paragraph conventions (e.g., designated by indentation or block format, skipping lines between paragraphs). Uses textual markers (e.g., page numbers, footnotes, space for pictures). |
| 3.3.8 | Applies conventional forms for citations.
Cites sources in research using a bibliographic format. | Applies conventional forms for citations.
Cites sources according to prescribed format. | Applies conventional forms for citations.
Cites sources according to prescribed format. | Applies conventional forms for citations.
Cites sources according to prescribed format (e.g., MLA, APA). | Applies conventional forms for citations.
Cites sources according to prescribed format (e.g., MLA, APA, Turabian). |