E06.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.1.4.6.I
Description:
Use clear reasons and relevant evidence to support claims, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic.
E06.E.1.1.2 Develop the analysis using relevant evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences and demonstrating an understanding of the text(s)
Standard:
CC.1.4.6.J
Description:
Organize the claim(s) with clear reasons and evidence clearly; clarify relationships among claim(s) and reasons by using words, phrases, and clauses; provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.
E06.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
E06.E.1.1.3 Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
E06.E.1.1.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from the analysis presented
Standard:
CC.1.4.6.K
Description:
Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use sentences of varying lengths and complexities.
Develop and maintain a consistent voice.
Establish and maintain a formal style
E06.D.2.1.1 - Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.*
E06.D.2.1.2 - Maintain consistency in style and tone.*
E06.D.2.1.3 - Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
E06.D.2.1.4 - Choose punctuation for effect.*
E06.D.2.1.5 - Choose words and phrases for effect.*
E06.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.
E06.E.1.1.5 - Establish and maintain a formal style.
Standard:
CC.1.4.6.L
Description:
Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation,and spelling.
E06.D.1.1.1 - Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (i.e., subjective, objective, and possessive).
E06.D.1.1.2 - Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
E06.D.1.1.3 - Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
E06.D.1.1.4 - Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
E06.D.1.1.5 - Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.*
E06.D.1.1.6 - Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-on sentences.*
E06.D.1.1.7 - Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their, they’re).*
E06.D.1.1.8 - Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.*
E06.D.1.2.1 - Use punctuation (e.g., commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.*
E06.D.1.2.2 - Spell correctly.
E06.D.1.2.3 - Use punctuation to separate items in a series.*
Standard:
6.18
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.
Standard:
Literacy.W.6.10
Description:
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 audiences.
