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Subject Area - CC.1:
English Language Arts
English Language Arts
- Standard Area - CC.1.4: Writing: Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.
- Grade Level - CC.1.4.8: GRADE 8
Standard - CC.1.4.8.Q
Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of writing. • Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effect. • Use sentences of varying lengths and complexities • Create tone and voice. though precise language.
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Anchor Descriptor - E08.C.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
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Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience and preview what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, compare/contrast, and cause/effect to support the writer’s purpose.
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Alternate Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.1a Use a strategy such as definition, classification, or compare/contrast to introduce a topic.
Alternate Eligible Content is designed for students assessed using the PA Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). Essentialized Example resources assist teachers in designing instruction that reduces content complexity while maintaining alignment to academic standards.
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Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.2 Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
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Alternate Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.2a Use at least two types of supporting details (e.g., definitions and facts)
Alternate Eligible Content is designed for students assessed using the PA Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). Essentialized Example resources assist teachers in designing instruction that reduces content complexity while maintaining alignment to academic standards.
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Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.3 Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
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Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.4 Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
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Alternate Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.4a Identify vocabulary specific to a topic.
Alternate Eligible Content is designed for students assessed using the PA Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). Essentialized Example resources assist teachers in designing instruction that reduces content complexity while maintaining alignment to academic standards.
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Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.5 Establish and maintain a formal style.
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Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
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Alternate Eligible Content - E08.C.1.2.6a Provide an ending statement.
Alternate Eligible Content is designed for students assessed using the PA Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). Essentialized Example resources assist teachers in designing instruction that reduces content complexity while maintaining alignment to academic standards.
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