provide evidence to support the position usage/mechanics the features that cause – provide points for the opposite side and argue against them written language to be acceptable and effective provide a conclusion. for standard discourse (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar). create a plan, and organize thoughts before writing. Transition words and phrases provide use a variety of prewriting strategies (e.g., brainstorming, listing, organization to student writing by improving the and using graphic organizers. connections between thoughts. Categories of transitions include, but are not limited to: focus, organize, and elaborate to construct an effective message for the example (e.g., that is, for example, in fact) reader. sequence (e.g., then, next, finally) write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. time or location (e.g., before, meanwhile, nearby) purposefully shape and control language to demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience. select specific information to guide readers more purposefully through the piece. write multiparagraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections. choose precise descriptive vocabulary and information to create tone and voice develop and strengthen writing as needed, in consultation with peers or adults, by prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, or rewriting. use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to
usage/mechanics – the features that cause written language to be acceptable and effective for standard discourse (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar). Transition words and phrases provide organization to student writing by improving the connections between thoughts. Categories of transitions include, but are not limited to: example (e.g., that is, for example, in fact) sequence (e.g., then, next, finally) time or location (e.g., before, meanwhile, nearby) provide evidence to support the position provide points for the opposite side and argue against them provide a conclusion. create a plan, and organize thoughts before writing. use a variety of prewriting strategies (e.g., brainstorming, listing, and using graphic organizers. focus, organize, and elaborate to construct an effective message for the reader. write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. purposefully shape and control language to demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience. select specific information to guide readers more purposefully through the piece. write multiparagraph compositions focused on a topic, grouping related information in paragraphs and sections. choose precise descriptive vocabulary and information to create tone and voice develop and strengthen writing as needed, in consultation with peers or adults, by prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, or rewriting. use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to