Common Core State Standards

Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).

Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.