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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