Writing
Writing Program Expectations
Elementary School
Writing expectations for grades K-5 can be found in the Elementary Literacy Guide.
Middle School
Writing expectations for grades 6-8 can be found in the Middle School Literacy Guide.
High School
The SCPS Writing Program-High School Expectations drive our writing program. These writing unit plans are encouraged to help develop portfolio products.
SCPS Writing Portfolio Scoring Rubrics
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
English 9-11 Portfolio Scoring Rubric
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SCPS Writing Non-Negotiables
Writing Non-Negotiables
The writing non-negotiables should be posted in each K-12 classroom and referenced regularly.
Grades K-8: Writing Look "Fours" with Student Examples
Grades 6-12: Writing Non-Negotiables
Writing Portfolios
Elementary Writing Portfolios
Elementary school students develop a writing portfolio throughout grades K-5 by adding products each year. Portfolios are hard copies that the school transfers from grade to grade, unless a school team decides to use a digital portfolio through Google Drive.
Middle and High School Writing Portfolios
Creating a Digital Portfolio through Google Drive
Students in grades 6-12 create digital writing portfolios that follow them from grade to grade through graduation. Portfolios must be created using the Google Drive directions below to facilitate vertical alignment. Students in grades K-4 create paper portfolios. 5th grade teams have the option of introducing students to digital portfolios or continuing with paper portfolios.
