Standards for Writing (W)
Text Types and Purposes
Anchor Standard: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence – Establish and maintain a formal style.
Identify those elements that distinguish formal from informal style.
Anchor Standard: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and covey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content – Establish and maintain a formal style.
Distinguish those elements that create formal from informal style.