NY Next Generation ELA 6W2.c
ELA6th GradeWrite informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
The Standard
Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to explain a topic.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to explain a topic. They make distinctions accurately and define terms when needed.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student replaces vague wording with exact terms and uses subject vocabulary correctly. Language remains clear for the intended audience.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may use jargon without understanding it. They may oversimplify distinctions or define every familiar term unnecessarily.
How to Assess It
- Give a vague explanatory paragraph and vocabulary bank. Ask students to revise for accuracy, precision, and audience clarity.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Highlight vague words and replace them with exact subject terms.
Ask students which terms need definition.
Play Precision Explanation Edit.
Revise a science or history explanation for clarity.
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