Writing » Grade 7. Text Types and Purposes: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.aIntroduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.bSupport claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1.cUse words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.bDevelop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2.cUse appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Production and Distribution of Writing: Range of Writing:
EasyBib: Automatic Bibliography Generator and Citation Machine on the App Store. Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Top 10: Teaching Writing in the Common Core Era. Posted onFebruary 18, 2013byPam Allyn Sammi Smith, LitWorld Volunteer, reads to youth at Carver Foundation of Norwalk The teaching of writing can be formulaic, but this era requires us to step beyond the confines of formula and really dig deep into craft, synthesis and production.
Here is a Top Ten for how to get students writing for their futures, in a way that is sure to leave you both inspired and ready for tomorrow’s teaching. Writing short is going to matter as much as writing long. Every student is going to have to say what he or she needs to say in 140 characters. Join Debbie Lera, literacy consultant with LitLife and me for a webinar on February 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm EST. Related Articles Pam Allyn is the Executive Director and founder of LitWorld, a global organization advocating for children’s rights as readers, writers and learners. Uncommonly Good Ideas: Teaching Writing in the Common Core Era (Language and Literacy) (9780807756430): Sandra Murphy, Mary Ann Smith: Books. English Language Arts Standards. The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
The Common Core asks students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they’ve read. This stresses critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career, and life. The standards establish guidelines for English language arts (ELA) as well as for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects.