8th Grade English

8th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
(W) Writing Strand
Cluster: Text Types and Purposes

ELA-08.W.01 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

• a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
  
• b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
  
• c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
• d. Establish and maintain a formal writing style.
• e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

• determine supporting and opposing arguments that relate to the topic.
• determine what is relevant.
• synthesize.
• use valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence to support a claim.
• organize an argument through the use of a precise introduction, well developed body paragraphs (complete with claims, counterclaims, and evidence), and a concluding paragraph that reinforces the argument, extends beyond summary, and gives finality.
• organize the information and evidence from a variety of sources to support the main idea.
• use logic to defend an opinion.
• analyze the relevancy of information.
• justify the main idea being expressed.
• combine sentences with similar concepts to avoid repetition of ideas or wording.
•  use words that help to influence the audience.
• clearly state my opinion and provide reasons that support them.
• revise my paper for elaboration, description, clarity, and proper word order.
•  use concrete words, phrases and sensory details to convey experience and events precisely.
• cite sources using MLA format. 
•  paraphrase a written passage.
• gather information from resources.
• collect the information and evidence to assemble a final work.
• formulate an argument.
• use supporting details to support a claim.
• provide at least three supporting details for a topic sentence.
• strengthen an argument by using relevant sources.
• revise a composition for correct grammar.
• use effective transitions in writing.
• establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone according to the discipline in which he/she writing.
• use precise and specific language and techniques.
• focus on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
• evaluate audience and determine which skills and experiences should be appropriately emphasized in the documents.
• produce an effective persuasive essay.
• write a topic sentence that contains a reason that supports a claim.
• develop and write an argument to support a claim using valid reasoning and relevant evidence.
• produce a work based on information and evidence.
• present a written or oral argument.
•  write using standard writing conventions.
• develop and strengthen writing through planning, revising,editing, and rewriting.

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• understand the purpose and audience for written work.
• define and understand the purpose of a claim.
• recognize multiple sides of an issue.
• understand information and evidence from a variety of sources.
• choose a position in an argument.
• identify the two sides of an argument.
• identify the need for solid supporting details in writing.
• recognize that the lack of supporting details leaves the reader with questions.
• identify effective transition statements.