Standards

//**When writing in science, what do our students need to be able to do** **before they leave Gr 4?**//
**Common Core Writing Standards K-5**

**Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.** a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; 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 categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., also, for example, because). 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.
 * W-4-2**

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