LAC 28:CLXIX.1505. Writing

A. Write multi-paragraph arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 1. Provide a thesis statement that introduces a claim(s) and establishes a structure that clearly organizes the supporting reasons and evidence. 2. Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence from credible sources, demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. 3. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. 4. Establish and maintain a formal style. 5. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented. B. Write multi-paragraph informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. 1. Provide a thesis statement that introduces a topic clearly, provides a general observation and focus, and groups related information logically. 2. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. 3. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. 4. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. 5. Establish and maintain a formal style. 6. Provide a concluding section that follows from the information or explanation presented. 7. 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 aid comprehension. C. Write multi-paragraph narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. 1. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize the sequence of events logically. 2. Use narrative techniques appropriate to the task, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. 3. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. 4. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. 5. Provide an appropriate conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. D. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. E. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a different approach. F. Produce and publish grade-appropriate writing using technology, either independently or in collaboration with others. G. Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. H. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources. 1. Use search terms effectively. 2. Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source. 3. Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism. 4. Follow a standard format for citation. I. Draw relevant evidence from grade-appropriate literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research based on grade-level reading 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.