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

(a) writes clearly and effectively by organizing the text with a clear beginning, middle, and end;

(b) applies basic skills and strategies in the writing process as he/she develops as a writer;

(c) shares and discusses his/her own writing and the writing of others;

(d) recognizes and regularly practices using various forms of writing;

(e) writes, with assistance, for a variety of purposes and audiences; and

(f) responds to guided inquiry as he/she learns to search out information, solve problems, and communicate.