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

      CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

      • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2a
        Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
      • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2b
        Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
      • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2c
        Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
      • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2d
        Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
      • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2e
        Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented
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