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English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 6-8

Strand - Writing in the Content Areas

Cluster - Text Types and Purposes

[WCA.6-8.2] - Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

Resources:


  • Explanation
    Is designed to make a subject, concept, or process clear and understandable to the intended audience using one or more of the following methods: identification, definition, classification, illustration, comparison, and/or analysis
  • Grade 7 Annotated Imaginary Journal
  • Grade 7 Unmarked Imaginary Journal
  • Informational text
    In this document, nonfiction in narrative or non-narrative form.
  • Technical subject
    Course devoted to a practical study, such as engineering, technology, design, business, or other workforce-related subject; also, the technical aspect of a wider field of study, such as art or music.

Predecessor Standards:

No Predecessor Standards found.

Successor Standards:

  • WCA.9-10.2
    Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

Same Level Standards:

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