Common Core · English Language Arts
WHST.6-8.1a
6-8 · Writing in History/Social Studies, Science & Technical Subjects
Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
- Official code
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.1a
- Short code
- WHST.6-8.1a
- Subject
- English Language Arts
- Grade
- 6-8
- Domain
- Writing in History/Social Studies, Science & Technical Subjects
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WHST.6-8.1
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WHST.6-8.1b
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WHST.6-8.1c
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WHST.6-8.1d
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WHST.6-8.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from or supports the argument presented.
WHST.6-8.2
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WHST.6-8.2a
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WHST.6-8.2b
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WHST.6-8.2c
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WHST.6-8.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
WHST.6-8.2e
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WHST.6-8.2f
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WHST.6-8.4
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