Academic Standard
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Initiative:
Common Core State Standards
Framework:
English Language Arts & Literacy
Type:
Standard
Code:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1
Grade range:
8
Groupings:
Category = Text Types and Purposes
Category = Text Types and Purposes
Component
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
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Multiple content areas
Grades 8 - 12
Multiple content areas
Grades 5 - 8
Multiple content areas
Grades 8 - 12
ELA / Literacy
Grades 6 - 8
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ELA / Literacy
Grades 7 - 10
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