Academic Standard

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
Initiative: 
Common Core State Standards
Framework: 
English Language Arts & Literacy
Type: 
Standard
Code: 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.1
Grade range: 
3
Groupings:
Category = Text Types and Purposes
 
Elements within this Standard
 
Component
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
Provide reasons that support the opinion.
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
Provide a concluding statement or section.
 
 
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