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    FAQ Page

    What are the qualities of writing?

    English Language Arts: 
    Qualities of Writing
    Structure
    Ideas
    Conventions

    Student Writing Model

    Unique Wolves

    Sixth-grader Bryan wrote this report after visiting a wolf park in Battle Ground, Indiana.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Animals
    Science
    Environment
    Nature

    Student Writing Model

    Musical Arts

    The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Persuasive Writing
    Form: 
    Editorial
    Theme: 
    Art
    Education

    Student Writing Model

    Mir Pushed the Frontier of Space

    This report is clearly focused around a specific thesis. It is evident from the writer’s voice that he is interested in and knowledgeable about the topic.

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Science
    History

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.8

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Literature

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.E

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Foundational Skills

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.3.B

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Foundational Skills

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.4

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.9

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.10

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.D

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Language

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.3

    Standard Grade: 
    K
    Standard Strand: 
    Language

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.8

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Literature

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.4

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.9

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.10

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.3

    Standard Grade: 
    1
    Standard Strand: 
    Language

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.8

    Standard Grade: 
    2
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Literature

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.F

    Standard Grade: 
    2
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Foundational Skills

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.4

    Standard Grade: 
    2
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.9

    Standard Grade: 
    2
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.10

    Standard Grade: 
    2
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.8

    Standard Grade: 
    3
    Standard Strand: 
    Reading: Literature

    CCSS

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.9

    Standard Grade: 
    3
    Standard Strand: 
    Writing

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