Text Types and Purposes

STANDARD 1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
STANDARD 2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
STANDARD 3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
STANDARD 4: Develop personal, cultural, textual, and thematic connections within and across genres through written responses to texts and personal experiences.
STANDARD 5: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

STANDARD 6: Conduct research based on focused questions to demonstrate understanding of the subject under investigation.
STANDARD 7: Gather relevant information from multiple sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information in writing while avoiding plagiarism.