LAC 28:XI.9315. Writing

A. Produce an opinion statement about a topic or book of interest, supply reasons that support the opinion, and provide a concluding statement. B. Connect reasons to the opinion using linking words. C. Organize an opinion piece starting with an opinion statement followed by related reasons and ending with a concluding statement. D. Produce a statement that names a topic and supplies some facts about the topic. E. When creating information/explanatory permanent products represent facts and descriptions through the use of illustrations and captions. F. Order factual statements to describe a sequence of events or explain a procedure. G. Provide a concluding statement or section to an informative/explanatory permanent product. H. Provide a title that tells the central idea or focus. I. Describe a single event or series of events by including actions, thoughts, or feelings about who, what, and why. J. Describe a series of events in the order in which they occurred, and when appropriate, use signal words (e.g., first, then, next). K. Create a narrative permanent product that provides a sense of closure. L. With guidance and support from adults, use feedback to strengthen permanent products (e.g., add more details or description). M. With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools (e.g., word processing, Internet) to produce and publish permanent products, including collaborating with peers. N. Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations). O. Generate ideas and or opinions when participating in shared writing projects. P. Recall information from experiences to answer a question. Q. With guidance and support from adults, gather information (e.g., highlight in text, quote or paraphrase from discussion) from provided sources to answer a question. R. Use simple note-taking strategies (e.g., double entry journal, Venn diagram, T-chart, discussion web) to record reasons for or against a topic. S. Create a permanent product (e.g., T-chart, word sort) to distinguish facts and opinion. T. Use simple note-taking strategies or organizers (e.g., numbering, t-charts, graphic organizers) to gather information from provided sources.