Common Core State
6.L.1d
Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
October 1, 20185.W.3d
Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
October 1, 20186.L.1e
Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*
October 1, 20186.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
October 1, 20185.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
October 1, 20185.W.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 5 here.)
October 1, 20185.W.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
October 1, 20185.W.7
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
October 1, 20185.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
October 1, 20185.W.2a
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.
October 1, 20185.W.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
October 1, 2018