Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
Standard:
Literacy.W.4.1b
Description:
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
Standard:
Literacy.W.4.1c
Description:
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
Standard:
Literacy.W.4.1d
Description:
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.G
Description:
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.H
Description:
Introduce the topic and state an opinion on the topic.
E04.E.1.1.1 - Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.I
Description:
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
E04.E.1.1.2 - Develop the analysis using a variety of evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences.
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.J
Description:
Create an organizational structure that includes related ideas grouped to support the writer’s purpose and linked in a logical order with a concluding statement or section related to the opinion.
E04.E.1.1.1 - Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
E04.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because)
E04.E.1.1.5 - Provide a concluding statement or section related to the analysis presented
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.K
Description:
Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
E04.D.2.1.1 - Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
E04.D.2.1.3 - Choose words and phrases for effect.
E04.E.1.1.4 - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic and/or convey the experience and events
Standard:
CC.1.4.4.L
Description:
Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation,and spelling.
E04.D.1.1.1 - Use relative pronouns (e.g., who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (e.g., where, when, why).
E04.D.1.1.2 - Form and use the progressive verb tenses (e.g., I was walking, I am walking, I will be walking).
E04.D.1.1.3 - Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
E04.D.1.1.4 - Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
E04.D.1.1.5 - Form and use prepositional phrases.
E04.D.1.1.6 - Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-on sentences.*
E04.D.1.1.7 - Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their, they’re).*
E04.D.1.1.8 - Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.*
E04.D.1.2.1 - Use correct capitalization.
E04.D.1.2.2 - Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
E04.D.1.2.3 - Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
E04.D.1.2.4 - Spell grade-appropriate words correctly
Standard:
4.19*
Description:
Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.
Standard:
ELA.4.C.1.3
Description:
Write to make a claim supporting a perspective with logical reasons, using evidence from multiple sources, elaboration, and an organizational structure with transitions.
Standard:
ELA.4.V.1.1
Description:
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing
