Social Studies HS Guide

6.L.6, 7.L.6, 8.L.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; develop vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

are also aware of their audience and adjust the style and tone of their writing to communicate effectively.

• generally choosing words that are precise and varied • using several kinds of sentence structures to vary pace and to support meaning

• In a writer’s workshop, have

students experiment with more sophisticated sentence structure.

Grades 9–12, Writing

ACT Readiness Standards: Snapshot of Expected Skills

What could this look like in practices in grades 9 12?* Select an argument from a published text and have students identify assumptions on which the arguments rest and determine if the assumptions are reasonable and open to challenge. *Additional ideas for instructional practices can be found in the resource Ideas for Progress in College and Career Readiness on the ACT website. During a writers’ workshop, have students practice elaborating on ideas fully by describing their logical connection to the essay’s main idea and checking to see if the essay’s treatment of each idea

Writing Reporting Categories

Utah Core State Standards: Snapshot of Expected Skills

Ideas and Analysis Scores in this domain reflect the ability to generate productive ideas and engage critically with multiple perspectives on the given issue. Competent writers understand the issue they are invited to address, the purpose for writing, and the audience. They generate ideas that are relevant to the situation. Development and Support Scores in this domain reflect the ability to discuss ideas, offer rationale, and bolster an argument. Competent writers explain and explore their ideas, discuss implications, and illustrate through

EXJ 601 Show advanced understanding of the persuasive purpose of the task by taking a position on the specific issue in the prompt and offering a critical context for discussion

9-10.W.1, 11-12.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

EV 601 Provide ample development in support of ideas; substantiate ideas with precise use of specific, logical reasons and illustrative examples

9-10.W.1.b, 11-12.W.1.b Develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly, supplying evidence for each claim and counterclaim while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.

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