Common Core: Writing
6.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
October 1, 20186.W.2a
Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
October 1, 20186.W.2b
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
October 1, 20186.W.2c
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
October 1, 20186.W.1b
Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
October 1, 20186.W.1c
Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
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.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.
October 1, 20185.W.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
October 1, 20185.W.9a
Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., how characters interact]”).
October 1, 2018