Academic Standard

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Initiative: 
Common Core State Standards
Framework: 
English Language Arts & Literacy
Type: 
Standard
Code: 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.1
Grade range: 
No grade range
Groupings:
Category = Text Types and Purposes
 
Elements within this Standard
 
Component
W.5.1a 
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the…
W.5.1b 
Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
W.5.1c 
Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
W.5.1d 
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.