The Writing Rope

The Writing Rope serves as a metaphorical representation of the gradual and continuous process of developing as a writer and the interplay of various interconnected skills. Writing skills are integral to the development of literacy as they facilitate effective communication, comprehension, and critical thinking. Proficient writing empowers individuals to express their ideas, thoughts, and knowledge effectively, both in academic and real-world contexts. By honing these skills, individuals enhance their overall literacy, promote self-expression, and prepare themselves for success in academic and professional endeavors. Although the specific trajectory may differ for each individual, there are common stages and milestones typically experienced along the journey of writing development. 

Products Supporting Writing:

THINK PLAN The Writing Process Background Knowledge Information Gathering Audience & Purpose CONTENT & ELABORATION Synthesis Analysis Evidence ORGANIZATION Transitions Structure Coherence LANGUAGE USE & STYLE Sentence Fluency Vocabulary Word Choice Syntax GRAMMAR & CONVENTIONS Mechanics Punctuation

Products Supporting Writing:

Language & Usage

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Lexical Diversity

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Working Vocabulary
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Word Choice
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Style

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Semantics

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Subcategory

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Syntax

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Subcategory

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Phonetics/Phonology

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Subcategory

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Think & Plan

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The Writing Process

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Set Goals
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Pre-Write
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Draft
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Edit
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Revise
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Publish
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Reflect
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Grammar & Complexity

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Conventions

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Language Syntax

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Syntactic Complexity
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Sentence Structure
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Structure & Organization

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Technique & Craft

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Genres

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Focus & Coherence

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Transitions

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Logic

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Development & Elaboration

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Evidence

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Content

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Literacy Knowledge

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Genres

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Print Concepts

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Verbal Reasoning

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Metaphor

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Inference

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Category

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Subcategory

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Language Structures

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Semantics

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Syntax

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Links

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Vocabulary

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Links

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Precision

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Breadth

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Background Knowledge

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Concepts

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Facts

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Sight Recognition

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Alphabetic Principle

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Decoding

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Spelling-Sound Correspondences

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Alphabetic Principle

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Phonological Awareness

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Phonemes

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Syllables

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Morphology

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