Writing

-After looking over our data, our K-5 Writing Convention Data (based on last year's data capture sheets) indicate a 52.8% proficiency. In order to improve this proficiency goal we would like you to tell us what you and your grade level think are the restrainers keeping us from reaching a higher proficiency goal?

More time spent with students working on writing conventions as oppose to the abstract and higher level critical. The sequence of grade expectations available to ALL staff. Having the printed (in books, on computer) and hand written (teacher and student) text more visible on larger display (for example: using document cameras to enlarge text). -- Specialist PLT

11/10/10

-When grading writing assignments, does your grade level use a specific rubric __**everyone**__ uses (other than the WCPSS K-2 writing rubric check off sheets)? -How helpful would "anchor papers (student samples)" be when grading writing assessments?

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