ARM 10.54.3411. BENCHMARK FOR WRITING CONTENT STANDARD 1 FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) The benchmark for writing content standard 1 for a student at the end of grade 4 is the ability to: (a) organize text in paragraphs with clear beginning, middle, and end; (b) develop a main idea through some supporting details; (c) demonstrate awareness of personal voice, sentence structure, and word choice; and (d) apply conventions of standard written English (e.g., spelling, punctuation, usage) appropriate for grade level and purpose.