La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § XI-9348

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XI-9348 - Writing

A. Produce a persuasive permanent product which has an introduction that introduces a claim and distinguishes it from alternate or opposing claims.

B. Create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the claim.

C. Support the claim with logical reasoning and relevant evidence from credible sources.

D. Use words, phrases and clauses to link the claim and reasons and clarify relationship among ideas.

E. Maintain a consistent style and voice.

F. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

G. Produce an informative/explanatory permanent product which has an introduction that clearly previews information to follow about a topic.

H. Create an organizational structure (e.g., cause/effect, compare/contrast, descriptions and examples) that groups information logically to support the stated topic.

I. Develop the topic (i.e., add additional information related to the topic) with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

J. Use transitional words, phrases, and clauses that connect ideas and create cohesion.

K. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

L. Maintain a consistent style and voice.

M. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

N. Produce a narrative permanent product which engages and orients the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters.

O. Organize events so they unfold naturally.

P. When appropriate, use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

Q. 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.

R. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.

S. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.

T. Use literacy devices (e.g., similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, imagery) when communicating.

U. Produce a clear, coherent permanent product that is appropriate to the specific task (e.g., topic or text), purpose (e.g., to persuade or inform), and audience (e.g., reader).

V. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop a plan for permanent products (e.g., brainstorm topics, select a topic, gather information, create a draft).

W. With guidance and support from peers and adults, strengthen writing by revising and editing (e.g., review a permanent product, strengthen a persuasive permanent product by adding a reason, vary sentence types).

X. Use technology to produce and publish permanent products (e.g., use word processing to generate and collaborate on writing).

Y. Follow steps to complete a short research project (e.g., determine topic, locate information on a topic, organize information related to the topic, draft a permanent product).

Z. Gather relevant information (e.g., highlight in text, quote or paraphrase from text or discussion) from print (e.g., text read aloud, printed image) and/or digital sources (e.g., video, audio, images/graphics) relevant to a topic.

AA. Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.

BB. Use a standard format to produce citations.

CC. Provide a bibliography for sources that contributed to the creation of a permanent product.

DD. Provide evidence from grade-appropriate literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § XI-9348

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 43909 (5/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:24.4.