Standards

Text Types and Purposes

Writing Standards

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative: English/Language Arts Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2a
Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2c
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2d
Provide a concluding statement or section.