Writers:

• think, read, speak, and listen to support writing 
• write often and widely in a variety of formats, using print and digital resources and tools 
• write for multiple purposes, including for learning and for pleasure 
• persevere through challenging writing tasks 
• enrich personal language, background knowledge, and vocabulary through writing and
• communicating with others 
• experiment and play with language 
• analyze mentor texts to enhance writing 
• strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach