ARM 10.54.3413. BENCHMARK FOR WRITING CONTENT STANDARD 1 UPON GRADUATION

(1) The benchmark for writing content standard 1 for a student upon graduation is the ability to: (a) organize text in paragraphs with clear beginning, middle, and end, using effective transitions and logical sequence; (b) develop and elaborate main ideas through relevant and specific supporting details; (c) demonstrate purposeful control 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.