(1) A fourth-grade student at the novice level of writing is beginning to attain prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient writing. He/she:

(a) writes with limited clarity or effectiveness;

(b) shows some emerging level of organization;

(c) demonstrates limited awareness of the structure of his/her writing;

(d) requires frequent guidance to apply basic skills and limited strategies as he/she learns to write;

(e) shares his/her writing although his/her discussion usually lacks substance or focus;

(f) requires guidance to recognize various forms of writing, including descriptive writing;

(g) writes with a limited purpose, often showing no awareness of audience; and

(h) needs assistance to conduct inquiries, find information, and communicate.