W.6.2:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W.6.2a:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.6.2b:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
W.6.2c:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
W.6.2d:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.6.2e:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.6.2f:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
W.6.4:
Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
W.6.10:
Writing
Range of Writing
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and
W.5.2:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.5.2a:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.5.2b:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
W.5.2c:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
W.5.2d:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.5.2e:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
W.7.2:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W.7.2a:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.7.2b:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
W.7.2c:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
W.7.2d:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.7.2e:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.7.2f:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
W.8.2:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W.8.2a:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.8.2b:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
W.8.2c:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
W.8.2d:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.8.2e:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.8.2f:
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
