Quality of Writing: Informative: Focus & Organization

Kindergarten	Grade 1	Grade 2	Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8	Module 1 - Informative/Explanatory
CC.1.4.1.B Identify and write about one specific topic. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin	CC.1.4.1.B Identify and write about one specific topic. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
	CC.1.4.2.B Identify and introduce the topic. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin	CC.1.4.2.B Identify and introduce the topic. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
		E03.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience, and group related information together to support the writer’s purpose. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin	E03.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience, and group related information together to support the writer’s purpose. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
			E04.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience and group related information in paragraphs and/or sections to support the writer’s purpose. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin	E04.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience and group related information in paragraphs and/or sections to support the writer’s purpose. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
			E05.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically to support the writer’s purpose. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin		E05.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically to support the writer’s purpose. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
				E06.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience; organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, compare/contrast, and cause/effect to support the writer’s purpose. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin		E06.C.1.2.1 Introduce a topic for the intended audience; organize ideas, concepts, and information using strategies such as definition, classification, compare/contrast, and cause/effect to support the writer’s purpose. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
					E07.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. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin		E07.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. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an 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. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin			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. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
						C.IE.1.1.1 Write with a sharp controlling point and an awareness of the audience and task. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin			C.IE.1.1.1 Write with a sharp controlling point and an awareness of the audience and task. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
						C.IE.1.1.3 Use appropriate organizational strategies for information and explanatory writing (e.g., compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, process analysis). When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin			C.IE.1.1.3 Use appropriate organizational strategies for information and explanatory writing (e.g., compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, process analysis). When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
CC.1.4.1.D Group information and provide some sense of closure. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin	CC.1.4.1.D Group information and provide some sense of closure. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
	CC.1.4.2.D Group information and provide a concluding statement or section. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin	CC.1.4.2.D Group information and provide a concluding statement or section. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
	E04.C.1.2.5 Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin			E04.C.1.2.5 Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
	E05.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section related to the information or explanation presented. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin				E05.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section related to the information or explanation presented. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
	E06.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from the information or explanation presented. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin					E06.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from the information or explanation presented. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
	E07.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin						E07.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content
	E08.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. When grade appropriate instruction pertaining to an eligible content should begin							E08.C.1.2.6 Provide a concluding section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. When students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities described by an eligible content

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