““If we think of grades as an opportunity to shine a light on what we value in the whole of writing and for the writer, we can design our grades based on our values. Personally, I value the work as much, if not more, than the product. I value the process of getting feedback and using it to grow and learn to meet our goals. I value risk taking and making intentional writing choices. I value reflecting on the learning process, all of the ups and downs, to hold onto new learning for future learning.””