K-6 DESK Product Writing Standards and Checklist Items

K Draw, dictate, or write about a topic to represent detailed knowledge and thinking.

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Use combinations of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces. W.K.1 □ State the topic or the name of the book. W.K.1 □ State an opinion or preference about the topic or book. W.K.1  For example: My favorite book is...

Informative/Explanatory: □ Use combinations of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts. W.K.2 □ State the topic. W.K.2 □ Supply some information about the topic. W.K.2

Narrative: □ Use combinations of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events. W.K.3 □ Write about the events in the order in which they occurred. W.K.3 □ Provide a reaction to what happened. W.K.3

1 Write about a topic using reasons, facts, or details and a conclusion.

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write opinion pieces. W.1.1 □ Introduce the topic or name the book. W.1.1 □ State an opinion. W.1.1 □ Supply a reason for the opinion. W.1.1 □ Provide some sense of closure. W.1.1

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts. W.1.2 □ Name the topic. W.1.2 □ Supply some facts about the topic. W.1.2 □ Provide some sense of closure. W.1.2

Narrative: □ Write narratives. W.1.3 □ Recount two or more appropriately sequenced events. W.1.3 □ Include some details regarding what happened. W.1.3 □ Use temporal (first, next, finally, etc.) words to signal event order. W.1.3 □ Provide some sense of closure. W.1.3

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2 Write about a topic using reasons, facts, definitions, or details and a conclusion.

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write opinion pieces. W.2.1 □ Introduce the topic or book. W.2.1 □ State an opinion. W.2.1 □ Supply reasons that support the opinion. W.2.1 □ Use linking words to connect opinion and reasons. W.2.1  For example: because, and, also □ Provide a concluding statement or section. W.2.1

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts. W.2.2 □ Introduce a topic. W.2.2 □ Use facts and definitions to develop points. W.2.2 □ Provide a concluding statement or section. W.2.2

Narrative: □ Write narratives. W.2.3 □ Recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events. W.2.3 □ Include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings. W.2.3 □ Use temporal (first, next, after, etc.) words to signal event order. W.2.3 □ Provide a concluding statement or section. W.2.3

3 Organize writing by using an appropriate structure for the topic.

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write opinion pieces on topics or texts. W.3.1 □ Support a point of view with reasons. W.3.1 □ Introduce the topic or text. W.3.1a □ State an opinion. W.3.1a □ Create an organizational structure that lists reasons. W.3.1a □ Provide reasons that support the opinion. W.3.1b □ Use linking words and phrases to connect opinion and reasons. W.3.1c  For example: because, therefore, since, for example) □ Provide a concluding statement or section. W.3.1d

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic. W.3.2 □ Write informative/explanatory texts to convey ideas and information clearly. W.3.2a □ Introduce a topic. W.3.2a □ Group related information together. W.3.2a □ Include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. W.3.2a □ Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. W.3.2b

□ Use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information. W.3.2c  For example: also, another, and, more, but □ Provide a concluding statement or section. W.3.2d

Narrative: □ Write narratives to develop real experiences or events. W.3.3 □ Write narratives to develop imagined experiences or events. W.3.3 □ Use effective technique and descriptive details. W.3.3 □ Use clear event sequences. W.3.3 □ Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters. W.3.3a □ Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. W.3.3a □ Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. W.3.3b □ Use temporal (first, next, after, etc.) words and phrases to signal event order. W.3.3c □ Provide a sense of closure. W.3.3d

4 Organize writing into paragraphs or sections to write clearly about a topic.

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write opinion pieces on topics or texts. W.4.1 □ Support a point of view with reasons and information. W.4.1 □ Introduce a topic or text clearly. W.4.1a □ State an opinion. W.4.1a □ Create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose. W.4.1a □ Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. W.4.1b □ Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases. W.4.1c  For example: for instance, in order to, in addition □ Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. W.4.1d

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic. W.4.2 □ Write informative/explanatory texts to convey ideas and information clearly. W.4.2 □ Introduce a topic clearly. W.4.2a □ Group related information in paragraphs and sections. W.4.2a □ Include formatting, illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. W.4.2a  For example: headings □ Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. W.4.2b □ Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases. W.4.2c  For example: another, for example, also, because □ Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W.4.2d □ Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. W.4.2e 3 | P a g e K-6 DESK Product Writing Standards and Checklist Items

Narrative: □ Write narratives to develop real experiences or events. W.4.3 □ Write narratives to develop imagined experiences or events. W.4.3 □ Use effective technique and descriptive details. W.4.3 □ Use clear event sequences. W.4.3 □ Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters. W.4.3a □ Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. W.4.3a □ Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. W.4.3b □ Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. W.4.3c □ Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. W.4.3d □ Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. W.4.3e

5 Organize writing logically into paragraphs or sections to write clearly about a topic.

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write opinion pieces on topics or texts. W.5.1 □ Support a point of view with reasons and information. W.5.1 □ Introduce a topic or text clearly. W.5.1a □ State an opinion. W.5.1a □ Create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose. W.5.1a □ Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details. W.5.1b □ Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses. W.5.1c  For example: consequently, specifically □ Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. W.5.1d

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2 □ Introduce a topic clearly. W.5.2a □ Provide a general observation and focus. W.5.2a □ Group related information logically. W.5.2a □ Include formatting, illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. W.5.2a  For example: headings □ Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. W.5.2b □ Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses. W.5.2c  For example: in contrast, especially □ Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W.5.2d 5 | P a g e K-6 DESK Product Writing Standards and Checklist Items

□ Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. W.5.2e

Narrative: □ Write narratives to develop real experiences or events. W.5.3 □ Write narratives to develop imagined experiences or events. W.5.3 □ Use effective technique and descriptive details. W.5.3 □ Use clear event sequences. W.5.3 □ Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters. W.5.3a □ Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. W.5.3a □ Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. W.5.3b □ Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events. W.5.3c □ Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. W.5.3d □ Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. W.5.3e

6 Draw, dictate, or write about a topic to represent detailed knowledge and thinking.

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.1 □ Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. W.6.1a □ Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. W.6.1b □ Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. W.6.1c □ Establish and maintain a formal style. W.6.1d □ Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented. W.6.1e

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.6.2 □ Introduce a topic. W.6.2a □ Organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect. W.6.2a □ Include formatting graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. W.6.2a  For formatting example: headings  For multimedia example: charts, tables and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension

□ Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. W.6.2b □ Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. W.6.2c □ Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W.62d □ Establish and maintain a formal style. W.6.2e □ Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented. W.6.2f Narrative: □ Write narratives to develop real experiences or events. W.6.3 □ Write narratives to develop imagined experiences or events. W.6.3 □ Use effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. W.6.3 □ Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters. W.6.3a □ Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. W.6.3a □ Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. W.6.3b □ Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. W.6.3c □ Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. W.6.3d □ Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. W.6.3e

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.7.1 □ Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. W.7.1a □ Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. W.7.1b □ Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. W.7.1c □ Establish and maintain a formal style. W.7.1d □ Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. W.7.1e

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.7.1 □ Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and

cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.W.7.2a □ Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. W.7.2b □ Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. W.7.2c □ Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W.7.2d □ Establish and maintain a formal style. W.7.2e □ Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. W.7.2f

Narrative: □ Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. W.7.3 □ Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. W.7.3a □ Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. W.7.3b □ Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. W.7.3c □ Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. W.7.3d □ Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. W.7.3e

Opinion/Argumentative: □ Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.8.1 □ Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. W.8.1a □ Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. W.8.1b □ Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. W.8.1c □ Establish and maintain a formal style. W.8.1d □ Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. W.8.1e

Informative/Explanatory: □ Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.8.2

□ Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. W.8.2a □ Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. W.8.2b □ Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. W.8.2c □ Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W.8.2d □ Establish and maintain a formal style. W.8.2e □ Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. W.8.2f Narrative: □ Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. W.8.3 □ Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. W.8.3a □ Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. W.8.3b □ Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. W.8.3c □ Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. W.8.3d □ Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. W.8.3e

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