NY Next Generation ELA 3W2

3W2 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 3W2.a

  Introduce a topic and organize related information together.

• 3W2.b

  Develop a topic with facts, definitions, and details; include illustrations when useful for aiding comprehension.

• 3W2.c

  Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary.

• 3W2.d

  Use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information.

• 3W2.e

  Provide a concluding statement or section.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students write informative or explanatory texts that introduce and organize a topic, develop it with facts, definitions, details, and useful illustrations, and explain relevant ideas. They use precise content vocabulary and linking words and provide a related conclusion.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student introduces a focused topic, organizes related information, and develops it with facts, definitions, details, and a useful illustration when appropriate. Precise vocabulary and linking words make the explanation clear. The piece ends with a related conclusion.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may list facts in source order. They may include opinions or interesting details unrelated to the focus.

04

How to Assess It

Give a topic and fact notes. Ask students to write a short explanation with organized facts and definitions, precise vocabulary and linking words, a useful illustration when appropriate, and a conclusion.

1. 01

   Sort fact cards into related idea groups before drafting.

2. 02

   Ask students which details need explanation.

3. 03

   Play Relevant Information Sort.

4. 04

   Write an explanation of a classroom process.

• 5W2

  The 5th Grade version of this standard.

• 4W2

  The 4th Grade version of this standard.

• 8W2

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• 7W2

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