5.W.2

Code Standard Coding: 
5.W.2
Code Standard standard: 

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

a. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).

d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.

Code Standard Cluster: 
Text Types and Purposes
Code Standard Grade: 
5
Code Standard Strand ELA: 
Writing
Is this Mathematics?: 
no
Is this ELA?: 
yes