| Unit 2 of our LA curriculum covers comparative writing. So you are aware of how I grade writing, below is a synopsis of my writing assessment system: Every piece of writing receives one of the following: v+: Superior v: Adequate v-: Needs Improvement The vs are known as a “Faithful Grade”. It means that the student was ‘faithful’ in completing the assignment. I keep track of the various checkmarks in my gradebook and students keep track in their Writing Folder. Each v keeps a student’s grade as is. However, for every 3 v+ a student receives, I will add a whole point to his/her final writing grade. By the same standard, for every 3 v- a student receives, I will deduct a whole point to his/her writing grade. A sample can be seen in your child’s Friday Folder that comes home this Friday. | 
