This course focuses on developing versatile, well-rounded communication skills across different writing styles and interactive platforms. Students learn to construct persuasive arguments backed by clear reasoning, present information and complex topics clearly, and craft engaging narratives with well-developed characters and plotlines. Together, these skills empower learners to express their ideas clearly and effectively across written, digital, and collaborative discussions. 

State Standard

W.6.2: Write arguments that introduce and support a distinct point of view with relevant claims, evidence, and reasoning.   

Success Criteria

• I can introduce a clear point of view, so I can make my position easy to understand.

• I can use relevant claims, evidence, and reasoning, so I can support my argument effectively.

• I can write a conclusion that follows from my argument, so I can leave the reader with a complete line of thinking. 

Learning Goal

I can write arguments that clearly support a point of view. 

State Standard

W.6.4: Write personal or fictional narratives that establish a situation and narrator and use narrative techniques to develop characters, events, or experiences. 

Success Criteria

• I can establish a situation and narrator, so I can orient the reader to the story.

• I can use description, dialogue, pacing, and sensory details, so I can develop characters and events effectively.

• I can write a conclusion that follows from the events, so I can create a satisfying ending.  

Learning Goal

I can write narratives that develop characters, experiences, and events.