Writing for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Archive

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve…

Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations…

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Introduce a topic and organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which…

Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other…

Use varied transitions and sentence structures to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the…

Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the…

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation provided (e.g., articulating implications…