CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2b
The Standard
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
What This Standard Means
Students need to build an explanatory piece with evidence that actually supports the topic. They should choose facts, definitions, details, quotes, examples, and other information that help the reader understand the idea, not just fill space.
Mastery looks like a paragraph where every piece of evidence has a clear job. Students can explain why they used a quote or example and how it connects to the main idea. Common trouble spots are dropping in random facts, using weak or vague examples, copying long quotes, or giving evidence without explaining it.
Ways to Teach It
- Give students a claim about school lunches and a fact bank, then have them sort evidence into strong, weak, and unrelated piles.
- Ask students to write: Which detail best helps a reader understand this topic, and why is it better than the others?
- Hand out three body paragraphs and have students underline evidence that supports the topic, then circle any filler.
- Bring in a product review and have students identify facts, examples, and quotes that help explain the reviewer’s opinion.
Plan a Lesson for CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2b
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Related Standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2b
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2b
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2b
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.