CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1a
  Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1b
  Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1c
  Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1d
  Establish and maintain a formal style.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.1e
  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from or supports the argument presented.