LAC 28:CLXIX.707. Writing

A. Write opinion pieces about a topic or text. in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. 1. State an opinion. 2. Supply reasons that support the opinion. 3. Use linking words to connect opinion and reasons. 4. Provide a concluding statement or section. B. Write informative/explanatory texts. 1. Introduce a topic. 2. Use facts and definitions to develop points. 3. Provide a concluding statement or section. C. Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include relevant details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal and/or transitional words to signal event order, and provide a conclusion. D. With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. E. With guidance and support from adults and in collaboration with peers, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing. F. Participate in shared research and writing projects. G. Use information from experiences and gather additional information from provided sources to answer a question. H. With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development is appropriate to the task and purpose.