EUP Writing Curriculum Guide Grade 12

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Conventions- looks clean, R.A.F.T.S. (Role, Audience, edited & polished, mechanical Format, Topic, Strong Verbs) correctness in spelling, And other prompts grammar & usage, paragraphing use of capitals Activities and Trait Focus and punctuation Lessons

Student Goal Setting and the Mentoring Process

Spelling Research Authentic Assessment

Understand strategies for commonly misspelled words Exhibit competence using Portfolio containing two APA and/or MLA style completed products from each Know techniques for achieving spelling accuracy research paper including mode proper parenthetical reference

Format well-developed, easily supported, concise thesis statements

Handwriting write legibly whether printing or using cursive Evaluation