Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to
examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information
clearly and accurately through the effective selection,
organization, and analysis of content. a. Introduce a topic;
organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make
important connections and distinctions; include formatting
(e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and
multimedia when useful to b. Develop the topic with well-chosen,
relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete
details, quotations, or other information and examples
appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic. c. Use
appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of
the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among
complex ideas and d. Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish
and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending
to the norms and conventions of the discipline in w