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Competencies
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Describes a written text as connected discourse
Distinguishes between and among patterns of
development in writing across disciplines
a. narration
b. description
c. definition
d. exemplification / classification
e. comparison and contrast
f. cause and effect
g. problem - solution
h. persuasion
Identifies properties of a well-written text
a. organization
b. coherence and cohesion
c. language use
d. mechanics
Writes a 1000-word
critique of a selected text
on the basis of its
claim/s, context, and
properties as a written
material.
Identifies claims explicitly or implicitly made in a
written text
a. claim of fact
b. claim of policy
c. claim of value
Identifies the context in which a text was developed
a. hypertext
b. intertext
Explains critical reading as reasoning
Formulates evaluative statements about a text read
a. formulates assertions about the content and
properties of a text read
b. formulates meaningful counterclaims in
response to claims made in a text read
Determines textual evidence to validate assertions
and counterclaims made about a text read
Explains how one’s purpose is a crucial consideration
in academic and professional writing
Identifies the unique features of and requirements in
composing texts that are useful across disciplines
a. book review or article critique
b. literature review
c. research report
d. project proposal
e. position paper
Identifies the unique features of and requirements in
composing professional correspondence
a. resume
b. application for college admission
c. application for employment
d. various forms of office correspondence
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