NY Next Generation ELA 8W2

8W2 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 8W2.a

  Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, compari...

• 8W2.b

  Develop a topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples; include formatting, graphics, and multimedia ...

• 8W2.c

  Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to explain a topic.

• 8W2.d

  Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

• 8W2.e

  Provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the information presented.

• 8W2.f

  Establish and maintain a style appropriate to the writing task.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students write informative or explanatory texts that introduce and organize a topic, develop it with relevant evidence and useful formatting or media, and analyze relationships among ideas. They use precise content vocabulary and transitions, maintain an appropriate style, and conclude by explaining the information's significance.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student introduces and organizes the topic, develops it with relevant evidence and useful formatting or media, and explains relationships among ideas. Precise vocabulary and transitions create clarity and cohesion, while style fits the task. The conclusion follows from the explanation and states its significance.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may turn explanation into opinion or source summary. They may include facts without clarifying relationships or significance.

04

How to Assess It

Provide a short source set, topic, and audience. Ask students to plan and write a concise explanation with organized evidence and analysis, precise vocabulary and transitions, useful formatting or media when appropriate, consistent style, and a significant conclusion.

1. 01

   Organize research notes by concept and relationship before drafting.

2. 02

   Ask students which evidence needs definition, example, or comparison.

3. 03

   Play Explain the Evidence with facts and analysis cards.

4. 04

   Write an explanatory brief about a community process.

• 5W2

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

• 9-10W2

  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organ...

• 7W2

  The 7th Grade version of this standard.

• 6W2

  The 6th Grade version of this standard.