The Circle of Learning

WRITING Level 1	WRITING Level 2	WRITING Level 3
Benchmark Write sentences and a short paragraph that others can understand. Learning Outcomes Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of writing. Learners will identify the elements of a sentence and paragraph in order to improve critical thinking skills. Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the writing process and write an effective sentence or paragraph to improve critical thinking skills. Learners will write sentences, a short paragraph, and simple documents for practical purposes. Learners will write sentences and a short paragraph for self- expression. What you can Write at Level 1 well-crafted sentences invitations and greeting cards short personal letters simple forms (e.g., registration forms, warranty cards, catalogue orders) phone messages personal notes shopping lists simple diagrams or sketch maps personal cheques recipes addresses on letters and envelopes	Benchmark Write long paragraphs that others can understand. Learning Outcomes Learners will increase knowledge of the foundations of writing to improve critical thinking skills and writing fluency. Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the writing process and write effective paragraphs to share with others. Learners will write long paragraphs and more complex documents for practical purposes. Learners will write long paragraphs for self-expression. What you can Write at Level 2 well-written paragraphs on topics of personal interest simple business letters more complex forms (e.g., application forms, requests for leaves of absence) basic résumé and cover letter memos for work notes of explanation to teachers or employers notes based on a presentation or documentary	Learning Outcomes Learners will identify a variety of purposes, audiences and formats for writing. Learners will adapt and prepare a writing process that is appropriate for the purpose of a particular writing task. Learners will use a variety of writing strategies. Learners will integrate information from a variety of sources to write for inquiry or research. Learners will write for a variety of purposes and audiences. What you can Write at Level 3 biographies literary analyses creative writing incident reports letters to the editor opinion pieces letters of complaint research papers complex personal and business letters

WRITING Level 1

WRITING Level 2

WRITING Level 3

Benchmark

Write sentences and a short paragraph that others can understand.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of writing.

Learners will identify the elements of a sentence and paragraph in order to improve critical thinking skills.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the writing process and write an effective sentence or paragraph to improve critical thinking skills.

Learners will write sentences, a short paragraph, and simple documents for practical purposes.

Learners will write sentences and a short paragraph for self- expression.

What you can Write at Level 1

well-crafted sentences
invitations and greeting cards
short personal letters
simple forms (e.g., registration forms, warranty cards, catalogue orders)
phone messages
personal notes
shopping lists
simple diagrams or sketch maps
personal cheques
recipes
addresses on letters and envelopes

Benchmark

Write long paragraphs that others can understand.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will increase knowledge of the foundations of writing to improve critical thinking skills and writing fluency.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the writing process and write effective paragraphs to share with others.

Learners will write long paragraphs and more complex documents for practical purposes.

Learners will write long paragraphs for self-expression.

What you can Write at Level 2

well-written paragraphs on topics of personal interest
simple business letters
more complex forms (e.g., application forms, requests for leaves of absence)
basic résumé and cover letter
memos for work
notes of explanation to teachers or employers
notes based on a presentation or documentary

Learning Outcomes

Learners will identify a variety of purposes, audiences and formats for writing.

Learners will adapt and prepare a writing process that is appropriate for the purpose of a particular writing task.

Learners will use a variety of writing strategies.

Learners will integrate information from a variety of sources to write for inquiry or research.

Learners will write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

What you can Write at Level 3

biographies
literary analyses
creative writing
incident reports
letters to the editor
opinion pieces
letters of complaint
research papers
complex personal and business letters