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

(a) rarely writes clearly and effectively without assistance;

(b) applies a limited range of skills and strategies in the writing process;

(c) is reluctant to revise and needs assistance to evaluate his/her writing;

(d) demonstrates confusion about forms and has difficulty applying the characteristics to his/her writing;

(e) often lacks purpose and needs guidance to identify an audience or practice in narrative writing at a basic level;

(f) requires direction and support to conduct inquiries; and

(g) often uses current and emerging technologies and information sources to communicate.