Common Core: ELA-LITERACY
6-8.WHST.2
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
October 1, 20186-8.WHST.2a
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
October 1, 20186-8.WHST.2b
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
October 1, 20186-8.WHST.2c
Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
October 1, 20186-8.WHST.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
October 1, 20186-8.RST.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
October 1, 20186-8.RST.2
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
October 1, 20186-8.RST.3
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
October 1, 20186-8.RST.4
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.
October 1, 20186-8.RST.5
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
October 1, 20186-8.RST.6
Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text.
October 1, 2018