Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
Standard:
Literacy.W.5.1b
Description:
Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
Standard:
Literacy.W.5.1c
Description:
Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
Standard:
Literacy.W.5.1d
Description:
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.G
Description:
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.H
Description:
Introduce the topic and state an opinion on the topic
E05.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 ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.I
Description:
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details; draw from credible sources.
E05.E.1.1.2 - Develop the analysis using a variety of evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.J
Description:
Create an organizational structure that includes related ideas grouped to support the writer’s purpose; link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses; provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion.
E05.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 ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
E05.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
E05.E.1.1.6 - Provide a concluding section related to the analysis presented.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.K
Description:
Write with an awareness of style.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use sentences of varying length.
E05.D.2.1.1 - Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
E05.D.2.1.2 - Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
E05.D.2.1.3 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
E05.D.2.1.4 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
E05.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
E05.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.
E05.E.1.1.5 - Establish and maintain a formal style.
Standard:
CC.1.4.5.L
Description:
Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation,and spelling.
E05.D.1.1.1 - Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.
E05.D.1.1.2 - Form and use the perfect verb tenses (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked).
E05.D.1.1.3 - Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.
E05.D.1.1.4 - Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.*
E05.D.1.1.5 - Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).
E05.D.1.1.6 - Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting
inappropriate fragments and run-on sentences.*
E05.D.1.1.7 - Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their, they’re).*
E05.D.1.1.8 - Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.
E05.D.1.2.1 - Use punctuation to separate items in a series.*
E05.D.1.2.2 - Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
E05.D.1.2.3 - Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
E05.D.1.2.4 - Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
E05.D.1.2.5 - Spell grade-appropriate words correctly.
Standard:
5.19*
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 include sound reasoning, detailed and relevant evidence, and consideration of alternatives.
