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L.9-10.1 - Language
Demonstrate command of
the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
L.9-10.2 - Language
Demonstrate command of
the conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling
when writing.
W.9-10.1 - Writing
Write arguments to support
claims in an analysis of
substantive topics or texts,
using valid reasoning and
relevant and sufficient
evidence.
1. Standard Not Met
Struggled to show an
understanding of the
conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking
(particularly with the use of
phrases and clauses).
Struggled to show a basic
understanding of the
conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling
when writing.
Introduced claims while
acknowledging
counterclaims. Provided
clear evidence. Showed how
reasons support the claims.
Struggled to maintain a
formal style. Provided a
concluding statement that
was somewhat relevant to
the claims.
2. Approaching Standard
Demonstrated a basic
understanding of the
conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking
(particularly with the use of
phrases and clauses).
Demonstrated a basic
command of the
conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling
when writing.
Introduced claims while
acknowledging
counterclaims. Provided
logical evidence. Wrote
clearly and supported
reasons, claims, and
evidence. Mostly maintained
a formal style. Provided a
concluding statement that
followed the claims.
3. Standard Met
Demonstrated command of
the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking
(particularly with the use of
phrases and clauses).
Demonstrated command of
the conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling
when writing.
Introduced precise claims
and counterclaims,
providing evidence of each.
Wrote clearly and showed
the relationships between
reasons, claims, and
evidence. Maintained a
formal style appropriate to
the discipline of the topic.
Provided a concluding
statement that supported
the claims.
4. Exceeding Standard
Understood that usage is a
matter of convention, can
change over time, and is
sometimes contested.
Resolved issues of complex
or contested usage,
consulting references as
needed.
Demonstrated a highly
skilled command of the
conventions of standard
English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling
when writing.
Introduced significant claims
and counterclaims,
providing thorough evidence
of each. Wrote clearly and
showed the relationships
between reasons, claims,
and evidence. Maintained a
formal style appropriate to
the discipline of the topic
and targeted audience.
Provided a strong
concluding statement that
supported the claims.
 W.9-10.4 - Writing
Produce clear and coherent
writing in which the
development, organization,
and style are appropriate to
task, purpose, and
audience.
Struggled to produce writing
that was clear or coherent
or where the development,
organization, or style was
appropriate to task,
purpose, or audience.
Produced writing that was
sometimes clear and
coherent and the
development, organization,
or style was somewhat
appropriate to task,
purpose, or audience.
Produced clear and coherent
writing in which the
development, organization,
and style are appropriate to
task, purpose, and
audience.
Produced clear, coherent,
and engaging writing in
which the development,
organization, and style are
best suited to task, purpose,
and audience.

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