D2.1

draft texts of various forms and genres, including narrative, persuasive, and informational texts, using a variety of media, tools, and strategies

D2.2

write in fluent cursive, begin to keyboard with automaticity, and apply word-processing skills, including selecting appropriate fonts, to produce and enhance texts of various lengths

D2.3

establish a personal voice in their texts, using varied language and elements of style to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about a topic, and using a tone appropriate to the form and genre

D2.4

identify the point of view, implicit and explicit perspectives, and bias conveyed in their texts, and explain how their messages might be interpreted by audiences with different perspectives

D2.5

make revisions to the content of draft texts and to elements of style, such as word choice, and add or delete sentences, to improve clarity, focus, and coherence, seeking feedback

D2.6

edit draft texts to improve accuracy and style, checking for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format; use a word processor to edit texts