(1) The benchmark for writing content standard 2 for a student at the end of grade 8 is the ability to:

(a) plan writing by generating and organizing ideas through a variety of strategies and by considering purpose and audience;

(b) write one or more drafts that capture and organize ideas;

(c) revise writing at the word, sentence, and paragraph levels using feedback from others;

(d) edit, with some assistance, by correcting errors (e.g., grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, usage) ; and

(e) share/publish a legible final product.