Correlation of Ohio’s K-12 Benchmarks and Grade-Level Indicators
WRITING
8 - 10



Writing Process Standard

Writing Applications Standard

Writing Conventions Standard

Research Standard

Communication: Oral and Visual Standard
Writing Process Standard

Writing Process Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

A.       Formulate writing ideas, and identify a topic appropriate to the purpose and audience.

1.       Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material, and keep a list of writing ideas.

3.       Establish a thesis statement for informational writing or a plan for narrative writing.

4.       Determine a purpose and audience and plan strategies (e.g., adapting focus, content structure and point of view) to address purpose and audience.

1.       Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material, and keep a list of writing ideas.

3.       Establish and develop a clear thesis statement for informational writing or a clear plan or outline for narrative writing.

4.       Determine a purpose and audience and plan strategies (e.g., adapting focus, content structure and point of view) to address purpose and audience.

1.       Generate writing ideas through discussions with others and from printed material, and keep a list of writing ideas.

3.       Establish and develop a clear thesis statement for informational writing or a clear plan or outline for narrative writing.

4.       Determine a purpose and audience and plan strategies (e.g., adapting focus, content structure and point of view) to address purpose and audience.









Writing Process Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

B.      Determine the usefulness of organizers and apply appropriate pre-writing tasks.

2.       Conduct background reading, interviews or surveys when appropriate.

5.       Use organizational strategies (e.g., notes and outlines) to plan writing.

2.       Determine the usefulness of and apply appropriate pre-writing tasks (e.g., background reading, interviews or surveys).

5.       Use organizational strategies (e.g., notes and outlines) to plan writing.

2.       Determine the usefulness of and apply appropriate pre-writing tasks (e.g., background reading, interviews or surveys).

5.       Use organizational strategies (e.g., notes, outlines) to plan writing.

C.      Use revision strategies to improve the style, variety of sentence structure, clarity of controlling idea, logic, effectiveness of word choice and transitions between paragraphs, passages or ideas.

 

6.       Organize writing with an effective and engaging introduction, body and a conclusion that summarizes, extends or elaborates on points or ideas in the writing.

7.       Vary simple, compound and complex sentence structures.

6.       Organize writing to create a coherent whole, with an effective and engaging introduction, body and conclusion, and a closing sentence that summarizes, extends or elaborates on points or ideas in the writing.

7.       Use a variety of sentence structures and lengths (e.g., simple, compound and complex sentences; parallel or repetitive sentence structure).

6.       Organize writing to create a coherent whole  with an effective and engaging introduction, body and conclusion, and a closing sentence that summarizes, extends or elaborates on points or ideas in the writing.

7.       Use a variety of sentence structures and lengths (e.g., simple, compound and complex sentences; parallel or repetitive sentence structure).

Writing Process Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

C.      Use revision strategies to improve the style, variety of sentence structure, clarity of controlling idea, logic, effectiveness of word choice and transitions between paragraphs, passages or ideas.

 

8.       Group related ideas into paragraphs, including topic sentences following paragraph form, and maintain a consistent focus reinforced by parallel structures across paragraphs.

9.       Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, colorful modifiers and style as appropriate to audience and purpose.

10.   Use available technology to compose text.

8.       Use paragraph form in writing, including topic sentences arranging paragraphs in a logical sequence, using effective transitions and closing sentences and maintaining coherence across the whole through the use of parallel structures.

9.       Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, colorful modifiers and style as appropriate to audience and purpose and use techniques to convey a personal style and voice.

10.   Use available technology to compose text.

8.       Use paragraph form in writing, including topic sentences arranging paragraphs in a logical sequence, using effective transitions and closing sentences and maintaining coherence across the whole through the use of parallel structures.

9.       Use language (including precise language, action verbs, sensory details and colorful modifiers) and style as appropriate to audience and purpose, and use techniques to convey a personal style and voice.

10.   Use available technology to compose text.

Writing Process Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

C.      Use revision strategies to improve the style, variety of sentence structure, clarity of controlling idea, logic, effectiveness of word choice and transitions between paragraphs, passages or ideas.

11.   Reread and analyze clarity of writing and consistency of point of view.

12.   Add and delete information and details to better elaborate on a stated central idea and to more effectively accomplish purpose.

13.   Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs, and add transitional words and phrases to clarify meaning.

14.   Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select more effective vocabulary.

11.   Reread and analyze clarity of writing, consistency of point of view and effectiveness of organizational structure.

12.   Add and delete information and details to better elaborate on stated central idea and to more effectively accomplish purpose.

13.   Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs, and add transitional words and phrases to clarify meaning and maintain consistent style, tone and voice.

14.   Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select effective and precise vocabulary that maintains consistent style, tone and voice.

11.   Reread and analyze clarity of writing, consistency of point of view and effectiveness of organizational structure.

12.   Add and delete information and details to better elaborate on a stated central idea and to more effectively accomplish purpose.

13.   Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs, and add transitional words and phrases to clarify meaning and maintain consistent style, tone and voice.

14.   Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select effective and precise vocabulary that maintains consistent style, tone and voice.

Writing Process Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

D.      Edit to improve sentence fluency, grammar and usage.

15.   Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons.

15.   Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization), identify and correct fragments and run-ons and eliminate inappropriate slang or informal language.

15.   Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization), identify and correct fragments and run-ons and eliminate inappropriate slang or informal language.

E.      Apply tools to judge the quality of their writing.

16.   Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing.

16.   Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing.

16.   Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist and feedback) to judge the quality of writing.

Writing Process Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

F.       Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate format and uses techniques such as electronic resources and graphics.

17.   Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a manuscript form appropriate for the purpose, which could include such techniques as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g., drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final product.

17.   Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a manuscript form appropriate for the purpose, which could include such techniques as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g., drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final product.

17.   Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a manuscript form appropriate for the purpose, which could include such techniques as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g., drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final product.















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Writing Applicationas Standard

Expectations for producing informal writings for various purposes are delineated at all grades K-12 within the grade-level indicators.   Teachers have many opportunities to observe students engaged in activities related to these skills.

K-12 within the grade-level indicators.  Teachers have many opportunities to observe students engaged in activities related to these skills.

Writing Applications Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

A.       Compose narratives that establish a specific setting, plot and a consistent point of view, and develop characters by using sensory details and concrete language.

1.       Write narratives that:

a.       sustain reader interest by pacing action and developing an engaging plot (e.g., tension and suspense);

b.       use literary devices to enhance style and tone; and

c.       create complex characters in a definite, believable setting.

1.       Write narratives that:

a.       sustain reader interest by pacing action and developing an engaging plot (e.g., tension and suspense);

b.       use a range of strategies and literary devices including figurative language and specific narration; and,

c.       include an organized, well developed structure.

1.       Write narratives that:

a.       sustain reader interest by pacing action and developing an engaging plot (e.g., tension and suspense);

b.       use a range of strategies and literary devices including figurative language and specific narration; and

c.       include an organized, well developed structure.

B.      Write responses to literature that extend beyond the summary and support references to the text, other works, other authors or to personal knowledge.

2.       Write responses to literature that organize an insightful interpretation around several clear ideas, premises or images and support judgments with specific references to the original text, to other texts, authors and to prior knowledge.

2.       Write responses to literature that organize an insightful interpretation around several clear ideas, premises or images and support judgments with specific references to the original text, to other texts, authors and to prior knowledge.

2.       Write responses to literature that organize an insightful interpretation around several clear ideas, premises or images and support judgments with specific references to the original text, to other texts, authors and to prior knowledge.

Writing Applications Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

C.      Produce letters (e.g., business, letters to the editor, job applications) that follow the conventional style appropriate to the text and include appropriate details and exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies.

3.       Write business letters, letters to the editor and job applications that:

a.       address audience needs, stated purpose and context in a clear and efficient manner;

b.       follow the conventional style appropriate to the text using proper technical terms;

c.       include appropriate facts and details;

d.       exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies; and

e.       provide a sense of closure to the writing.

3.       Write business letters, letters to the editor and job applications that:

a.       address audience needs, stated purpose and context in a clear and efficient manner;

b.       follow the conventional style appropriate to the text using proper technical terms;

c.       include appropriate facts and details;

d.       exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies; and

e.       provide a sense of closure to the writing.

3.       Write business letters, letters to the editor and job applications that:

a.       address audience needs, stated purpose and context in a clear and efficient manner;

b.       follow the conventional style appropriate to the text using proper technical terms;

c.       include appropriate facts and details;

d.       exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies; and

e.       provide a sense of closure to the writing.

Writing Applications Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

D.      Use documented textual evidence to justify interpretations of literature or to support a research topic.

4.       Write informational essays or reports, including research, that:

a.       pose relevant and tightly drawn questions that engage the reader;

b.       provide a clear and accurate perspective on the subject;

c.       create an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience and context;

d.       support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and explanations from sources; and

e.       document sources and include bibliographies.

4.       Write informational essays or reports, including research, that:

a.       pose relevant and tightly drawn questions that engage the reader;

b.       provide a clear and accurate perspective on the subject;

c.       create an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience and context;

d.       support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and explanations from sources; and

e.       document sources and include bibliographies.

4.       Write informational essays or reports, including research, that:

a.       pose relevant and tightly drawn questions that engage the reader.

b.       provide a clear and accurate perspective on the subject.

c.       create an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience and context.

d.       support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and explanations from sources; and

e.       document sources and include bibliographies.

Writing Applications Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

E.      Write a persuasive piece that states a clear position, includes relevant information and offers compelling evidence in the form of facts and details.

5.       Write persuasive compositions that:

a.       establish and develop a controlling idea;

b.       support arguments with detailed evidence;

c.       exclude irrelevant information; and

d.       cite sources of information.

5.       Write persuasive compositions that:

a.       establish and develop a controlling idea;

b.       support arguments with detailed evidence;

c.       exclude irrelevant information; and

d.       cite sources of information.

5.       Write persuasive compositions that:

a.       support arguments with detailed evidence;

b.       exclude irrelevant information; and

c.       cite sources of information.















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Writing Conventions Standard

Writing Conventions Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

A.       Use correct spelling conventions.

1.       Use correct spelling conventions.

1.       Use correct spelling conventions.

1.       Use correct spelling conventions.

B.      Use correct punctuation and capitalization.

2.       Use correct punctuation and capitalization.

2.       Use correct punctuation and capitalization.

2.       Use correct capitalization and punctuation.

C.      Demonstrate understanding of the grammatical conventions of the English language.

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3.       Use all eight parts of speech (e.g., noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, preposition, interjection).

4.       Use clauses (e.g., main, subordinate) and phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, participial).

5.       Use parallel structure to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis.

6.       Use proper placement of modifiers.

3.       Use clauses (e.g., main, subordinate) and phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, participial).

4.       Use parallel structure to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis.

5.       Use proper placement of modifiers.

6.       Maintain the use of appropriate verb tenses.

3.       Use clauses (e.g., main, subordinate) and phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, participial).

4.       Use parallel structure to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis.

5.       Use proper placement of modifiers.

Writing Conventions Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

C.      Demonstrate understanding of the grammatical conventions of the English language.

7.       Maintain the use of appropriate verb tenses.

8.       Conjugate regular and irregular verbs in all tenses correctly.

    















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Research Standard

Research Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

A.       Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.

1.       Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation.

1.        Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.

1.       Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.

Research Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

B.      Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.

2.       Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).

3.       Explain the usefulness and accuracy of sources by determining their validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage) and define primary and secondary sources.

2.       Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).

3.       Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources’ validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).

2.       Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).

3.       Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources’ validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).

Research Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

C.      Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

4.       Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables graphic organizers).

5.       Compile and organize the important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

4.        Compile and organize  important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

4.       Evaluate and systematically organize important information, and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.

D.      Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g., words, ideas, images, information) and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.

6.       Integrate quotations and citations into written text maintain a flow of ideas.

7.       Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.

5.        Integrate quotations and citations into written text maintain a flow of ideas.

6.        Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.

5.       Integrate quotations and citations into written text, maintain a flow of ideas.

6.       Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources and include appropriate in-text documentation, notes and an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.

Research Standard

Grades 8-10

Ohio Benchmarks

Grades 8-10

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 8

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 9

 

Grade-Level Indicators

Grade 10

E.      Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing, or through multimedia.

8.       Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.

7.        Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.

7.       Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.















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Communication: Oral and Visual Standard

Communication: Oral and Visual Standard

Grades 8-10