(1) An eighth-grade student at the proficient level of writing demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she:

(a) writes clearly and effectively by applying a range of skills and strategies in the writing process;

(b) demonstrates the ability to respond to feedback, evaluate his/her writing, and reflect on his/her growth as a writer;

(c) typically recognizes the structures of various forms of writing and applies these characteristics as he/she writes for a variety of purposes and audiencesand in an expanded range of genre, including narrative writing; and

(d) initiates his/her own inquiries and uses current technologies and information sources to communicate.