NY Next Generation ELA 7W2.f
ELA7th 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
Establish and maintain a style appropriate to the writing task.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students establish and maintain a style appropriate to the informative writing task. Voice, formality, detail, and sentence choices fit purpose and audience.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student sustains a clear, objective, readable style. Specialized language and explanation are balanced for the intended reader.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may switch between casual and overly formal language. They may confuse objective style with dull or impersonal writing.
How to Assess It
- Give an informative passage with uneven style and an audience description. Ask students to revise and annotate style choices.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Mark style shifts and revise toward one audience-aware voice.
Ask students what makes informative style clear and credible.
Play Style Audience Match.
Adapt a class report for experts and general readers.
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