Demonstrate the ability to write effective, coherent multi-paragraph (minimum of 5 paragraphs) narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive essays of at least 500 to 800 words using appropriate before, during, and after strategies.

Create narrative texts (e.g., story, anecdote, historical narrative) as follows

• establish a context, plot, and point of view
• use a range of narrative devices (e.g., dialogue, tension, suspense)
• make the narrative engaging
• develop character
• develop it systematically leading to a climax or conclusion.

Create expository, informational, and procedural texts (e.g., presentation of findings, a biography, a documented research report, a résumé and covering letter) as follows:

• pose relevant questions to limit scope of presentation
• introduce the purpose, and define a thesis
• develop topic with important facts, details, examples, and explanations from multiple authoritative sources
• include several paragraphs or sections organized in logical sequences
• use transitions
• organize and display information on charts, maps, and graphs
• offer conclusion(s).

Create descriptive texts (e.g., a landscape scene) as follows:

• present a clear and colourful picture of the place
• include sensory details and vivid words
• use a logical order (e.g., near to far).

Create persuasive texts (e.g., mini-debate, a review) as follows:

• include a well-defined thesis (i.e., one that makes a clear and knowledgeable judgement)
• provide support by reasons, explanations, and evidence
• support opinion with examples from text
• present a clear organization.

Compose original texts (e.g., lyrical and narrative poems, letters, scripts, humourous instructions) using a variety of different literary techniques (e.g., imagery, dialogue, figurative language).