NY Next Generation ELA 4W2

4W2 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 4W2.a

  Introduce a topic clearly and organize related information in paragraphs and sections.

• 4W2.b

  Develop ideas on a topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, or other relevant information; include text features when useful for aiding comprehension.

• 4W2.c

  Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary.

• 4W2.d

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

• 4W2.e

  Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students write informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, organize related information in paragraphs and sections, and develop it with facts, definitions, details, and useful text features. They use precise content vocabulary and transitions and provide a related conclusion.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student establishes a focus, organizes related facts in paragraphs or sections, and develops ideas with accurate information and useful text features when appropriate. Precise vocabulary and transitions make relationships clear. The piece ends with a related conclusion.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may list facts without organization or analysis. They may mix opinion into explanation.

04

How to Assess It

Give a topic and source notes. Ask students to write a short explanation with organized paragraphs or sections, developed facts, precise vocabulary and transitions, a useful text feature when appropriate, and a conclusion.

1. 01

   Group research notes by idea before drafting paragraphs.

2. 02

   Ask students which fact requires explanation.

3. 03

   Play Fact and Explanation Match.

4. 04

   Write an explanation of a local process.

• 5W2

  The 5th Grade version of this standard.

• 3W2

  The 3rd Grade version of this standard.

• 8W2

  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant...

• 7W2

  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant...