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:

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.

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