NY Next Generation ELA 7W2.e
The Standard
Provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the information presented.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students conclude informative writing by explaining the significance of the information. The closing grows from evidence and analysis already presented.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student synthesizes central ideas and identifies a supported implication or importance. No new unsupported material appears.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may repeat the topic sentence or add a personal opinion. They may overstate significance.
How to Assess It
- Provide an explanation without a conclusion. Ask students to write a supported ending that explains why the information matters.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Rank endings by synthesis and significance.
Ask students what follows from the explanation.
Play Conclusion Calibration.
Conclude a report on a civic or scientific topic.
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Related Standards
- 9-10W2e
Provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the information presented.
- 8W2.e
The 8th Grade version of this standard.
- 6W2.e
The 6th Grade version of this standard.
- 8W1.e
Provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the argument presented.
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