Practice....

Use strategies—such as interpretation, synthesis, response, critique, and design/redesign—to compose texts that integrate the writer's ideas with those from appropriate sources

Define:  I’m able to write essays that combine my ideas with those of others who are appropriate.

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Processes

Develop a writing project through multiple drafts

Define:  I know it takes lots of tries to get it write/right.

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Develop flexible strategies for reading, drafting, reviewing, collaborating, revising, rewriting, rereading, and editing

Define:  I’m able to check my own work in multiple ways.

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Learn to give and to act on productive feedback to works in progress

Define:  I’m able to help others complete their work by offering comments and suggestions.

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Knowledge of Conventions

Develop knowledge of linguistic structures, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, through practice in composing and revising

Define:  I’m able to use the conventions of standard written English

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Understand why genre conventions for structure, paragraphing, tone, and mechanics vary

Define:  I know why different things have different rules and formats.

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Practice applying citation conventions systematically in their own work

Define:  I can cite correctly in MLA format.

Explain: