NY Next Generation ELA 9-10W3a
The Standard
Engage the reader by presenting a problem, conflict, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
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What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students engage readers by presenting a problem, conflict, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple points of view, and introducing a narrator or characters. The opening gives readers a clear entry into the narrative.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student presents a clear narrative context, controls one or multiple points of view, and introduces the narrator or characters readers need to follow. The opening creates a clear reason to continue.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may begin with unexplained action or list character names without roles. They may shift viewpoint accidentally or leave deliberate multiple viewpoints unclear.
How to Assess It
- Give a problem, conflict, situation, or observation. Ask students to write an engaging opening that establishes one or multiple points of view and introduces a narrator or characters.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Combine context, viewpoint, narrator, and character cards into openings, using multiple viewpoint cards when appropriate.
Ask students what readers need before action develops.
Play Opening Strength Audit.
Introduce a narrator and characters in an imagined event.
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Related Standards
- 6W3.a
Engage the reader by introducing a narrator and/or characters.
- 4W3.a
Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters.
- 8W3.a
Engage the reader by establishing a point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters.
- 7W3.a
Engage the reader by establishing a point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters.
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