Social Studies HS Guide

examples. They help the reader understand their thinking about the issue.

is proportional to the idea’s importance.

Organization Scores in this domain reflect the ability to organize ideas with clarity and purpose. Organizational choices are integral to effective writing. Competent writers arrange their essay in a way that clearly shows the relationships between ideas, and they guide the reader through their discussion.

ORI 601 Provide a unified, coherent organizational structure that presents a logical progression of ideas ORI 602 Use precise transitional words, phrases, and sentences to convey logical relationships between ideas ORI 603 Present a well developed introduction that effectively frames the prompt’s issue and writer’s argument; present a well-developed conclusion that extends the essay’s ideas USL 601 Show effective use of language to communicate ideas clearly by • correctly

9-10.W.1.a , 11-12.W.1.a Introduce precise claim(s). 9-10.W.1.a, 11-12.W.1.a Create an organization that establishes cohesion and clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaim(s), reasons, and evidence. 9-10.W.1.e, 11-12.W.1.3 Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. 9-10.W.2.d, 11-12.W.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.

• During a writers’ workshop, have students practice composing thesis statements that clearly state a position on an issue and offer a rationale for taking that position. • During a writers’ workshop, encourage students to experiment with how to conclude an essay while continuing to challenge the audience with critical questions or implications. • Have students consider how transitional phrases and sentences can help convey logical connections between ideas and between paragraphs. • Have students read a variety of texts to improve vocabulary and gain exposure to precise and effective language use. • Present students with model essays and have

Language and Conventions Scores in this domain reflect the ability to use written language to convey arguments with clarity. Competent writers make use of the conventions of grammar, syntax, word usage, and

9-10.L.1, 11-12.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 9-10.L.2, 11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

employing most conventions of standard English

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