Common Core: Writing: History, Science & Technical Subjects

9-10.WHST.2b

Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

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9-10.WHST.2c

Use varied transitions and sentence structures to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

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9-10.WHST.2d

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.

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9-10.WHST.2e

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.

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9-10.WHST.2f

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

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6-8.WHST.8

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

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6-8.WHST.9

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

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6-8.WHST.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for 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.

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6-8.WHST.2d

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

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6-8.WHST.2e

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.

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6-8.WHST.2f

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

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6-8.WHST.3

(See note; not applicable as a separate requirement)

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