NY Next Generation ELA 5W2.b

ELA5th GradeWrite informative/explanatory texts to explore a topic and convey ideas and information relevant to the subject.

The Standard

Develop a topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other relevant information; include text features, illustrations, and multimedia to aid comprehension.

New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Teacher's field guide

What This Standard Means

What Students Need to Do

Students develop informative topics with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and other relevant information. They use text features, illustrations, and multimedia when these aid comprehension.

What Mastery Looks Like

The student integrates varied evidence and explains its relevance. Any heading, visual, or media element makes the topic clearer.

Common Misconceptions

Students may stack quotations or facts without analysis. They may add media for decoration or choose irrelevant details.

How to Assess It

Provide a source set and audience. Ask students to develop one section with varied evidence, explanation, and one justified feature or media element.

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Match audience questions with evidence and media choices.

  2. Ask students which support needs explanation.

  3. Play Development Audit.

  4. Create a multimedia report section.

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