LAC 28:CLXIX.1307. Writing

A. Write multi-paragraph opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view or claim with reasons and information. 1. Provide a thesis statement that introduces a topic or text clearly, states an opinion, and introduces an organizational structure that logically groups related ideas and information. 2. Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. 3. Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically). 4. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. B. Write multi-paragraph informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. 1. Provide a thesis statement that introduces a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically. 2. Develop the topic with facts and definition, concrete details, quotations, or other information and/or examples related to the topic. 3. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). 4. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. 5. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. 6. Include formatting (e.g., headings, illustration, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension). C. Write multi-paragraph narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. 1. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize the sequence of events logically. 2. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. 3. Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events. 4. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. 5. Provide an appropriate conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. D. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. E. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a different approach. F. With guidance and support from adults, produce and publish grade-appropriate writing using technology, either independently or in collaboration with others. G. Conduct research that uses several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. H. Use relevant information from experiences and gather relevant information from print and digital sources. 1. Summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work. 2. Provide a list of sources. I. Draw relevant evidence from grade-appropriate literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research based on grade-level standards J. Develop flexibility in writing by routinely engaging in the production of shorter and longer pieces for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.