Extraneous Details
Extraneous details are details that are not necessary to include in a particular paragraph. They are details that are NOT related to the theme of a paragraph. Read More...
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Writing Standards
Text Types and Purposes
Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. [W.4.2]
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.4.2a]