Advanced Communication

Argument:

• I can write an engaging introduction that establishes a precise, knowledgeable claim, explains its significance, and distinguishes it from alternate claims.
• I can skillfully organize my argument by creatively sequencing claim, counterclaims, rebuttals, reasons, and evidence.
• I can develop claims and rebuttals by providing and evaluating the most relevant evidence in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and possible biases.
• I can create a cohesive argument using sophisticated transitions and syntax.
• I can maintain an authoritative style and tone appropriate to my purpose and audience.
• I can write an insightful conclusion that explores the implications of my argument.

Informative:

• I can write an engaging introduction that establishes the significance of a specific and unique topic.
• I can purposefully and logically organize ideas and information so that each new element builds on the one before it (including headings, graphics, or multimedia).
• I can incorporate the most relevant and significant evidence to thoroughly develop my topic.
• I can create a cohesive product using sophisticated transition phrases.
• I can illustrate my topic in multiple ways (e.g. metaphor, analogy, imagery, comparison)
• I can maintain the voice most accessible to my purpose and audience.
• I can write an insightful conclusion that explores the implications of my topic.

Narrative:

• I can engage and orient the reader by creating a particularly interesting context, situation, or observation.
• I can develop a narrator or character(s) that show growth or change.
• I can develop a creative progression of events with a unique conflict or purpose and an insightful conclusion.
• I can use vivid sensory language and precise details to enhance the development of setting, plot, character, conflict, or theme.
• I can apply sophisticated narrative techniques (such as flashback, dialect, internal monologue, symbolism, or foreshadowing) to develop my story.

• I can evaluate how well details support the central ideas of a nonfiction text.
• I can analyze how an author’s word choice enhances the impact of a text.
• Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text supports the author’s claim.
• I can learn through independent research and correctly use domain-specific vocabulary in addition to language expected by my teacher.