Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

Standard: Writing 2

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

Learning Intentions:

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content, and provide a conclusion that supports the information or explanation presented. a. Introduce a topic, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas and information into broader categories; utilize formatting, graphics, and multimedia related to the topic. b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas. d. Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Use appropriate conventions and style for the audience, purpose, and task.

● To write informative/explanatory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. ● To introduce and preview a topic, organizing ideas into broader categories. ● To use formatting, graphics, and multimedia to enhance the text. ● To develop the topic with relevant facts, defnitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples. ● To use varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas. ● To use precise language and content-specifc vocabulary. ● To use appropriate conventions and style for the audience, purpose, and task. ● I can write an informative/explanatory text that examines a topic and conveys ideas and information clearly. ● I can introduce and preview a topic, organizing ideas into broader categories. ● I can use formatting, graphics, and multimedia to enhance my text. ● I can develop my topic with relevant facts, defnitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples. ● I can use varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas. ● I can use precise language and content-specifc vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. ● I can use appropriate conventions and style for the audience, purpose, and task.

Success Criteria:

Nouns (Know)

Verbs (Do)

● Topic ● Ideas

● Write ● Examine ● Convey ● Introduce ● Preview ● Organize ● Clarify ● Inform ● Explain

● Information ● Conclusion ● Multimedia ● Facts ● Quotations ● Examples ● Transitions ● Conventions ● Style

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