Writing+Standards+for+Informational+Text

__**Writing Informational Text:**__ __**Writing Standards for Informational Text:**__ __**Text Types and Purposes:**__ __**Production and Distribution of Writing:**__ __**Research to Build and Present Knowledge:**__ __**Range of Writing:**__ __**Writing Informational Text:**__ __**Writing Standards for Informational Text:**__ __**Text Types and Purposes:**__ __**Production and Distribution of Writing:**__ __**Research to Build and Present Knowledge:**__ __**Range of Writing:**__
 * //In the past students have focused on narrative writing mainly about their opinions, beliefs, and personal experiences//.**
 * To be college ready students must be:**
 * aware of what the assignment is, why they are doing it, and who it is for.
 * choose words, information, structure, and format carefully.
 * produce complex writing projects by integrating narrative strategies with argumentative, or expository with narrative.
 * use technology when creating, editing, and collaborating.
 * able to cite sources in a clear and accurate manner.
 * able to produce high quality first draft text under a tight deadline as well as improve other writings with multiple drafts when time allows.
 * know and incorporate the steps of the writing process.
 * type a minimum of three pages within one sitting.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic, convey thoughts, concepts, and information through the organization and analysis of their product.
 * use strategies such as definition, classification, compare/contrast, cause/effect; include formatting: such as headings, graphics, charts, tables, and multimedia to aid comprehension.
 * include relevant facts, definitions, quotations, other useful information, and examples to support.
 * use transitions.
 * include precise language and domain-specific vocab.
 * write in a formal style.
 * include a closing statement/section.
 * write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences/events including details and appropriate sequencing.
 * engage the reader by introducing the characters while the story unfolds naturally and logically.
 * include dialogue to enhance characters and story.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * produce a clear writing project that displays development, organization, and style appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience.
 * use teacher and peer suggestions to enhance writing project.
 * use the Internet to assist with research, production, and sharing of final project.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * conduct research through several sources while seeking inquiry.
 * gather relevant information from multiply print and digital sources, assess the credibility of the source, quote/paraphrase and cite the data of others.
 * include information from resources as evidence to support their analysis, reflection, and research.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * Write regularly for extended or short amount of times for specific task, purpose, and audience.
 * //In the past students have focused on narrative writing mainly about their opinions, beliefs, and personal experiences//.**
 * To be college ready students must be:**
 * aware of what the assignment is, why they are doing it, and who it is for.
 * choose words, information, structure, and format carefully.
 * produce complex writing projects by integrating narrative strategies with argumentative, or expository with narrative.
 * use technology when creating, editing, and collaborating.
 * able to cite sources in a clear and accurate manner.
 * able to produce high quality first draft text under a tight deadline as well as improve other writings with multiple drafts when time allows.
 * know and incorporate the steps of the writing process.
 * type a minimum of three pages within one sitting.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic, convey thoughts, concepts, and information through the organization and analysis of their product.
 * use strategies such as definition, classification, compare/contrast, cause/effect; include formatting: such as headings, graphics, charts, tables, and multimedia to aid comprehension.
 * include relevant facts, definitions, quotations, other useful information, and examples to support.
 * use transitions.
 * include precise language and domain-specific vocab.
 * write in a formal style.
 * include a closing statement/section.
 * write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences/events including details and appropriate sequencing.
 * engage the reader by introducing the characters while the story unfolds naturally and logically.
 * include dialogue to enhance characters and story.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * produce a clear writing project that displays development, organization, and style appropriate for the task, purpose, and audience.
 * use teacher and peer suggestions to enhance writing project.
 * use the Internet to assist with research, production, and sharing of final project.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * conduct research through several sources while seeking inquiry.
 * gather relevant information from multiply print and digital sources, assess the credibility of the source, quote/paraphrase and cite the data of others.
 * include information from resources as evidence to support their analysis, reflection, and research.
 * Student must be able to:**
 * Write regularly for extended or short amount of times for specific task, purpose, and audience.