6th grade:

• I can develop a focus and employ informational text structures (definition, chronology, compare/contrast) to convey my central idea.

• I can develop a conclusion that follows logically from the information presented and supports my central idea

• I can locate relevant information from multiple credible sources to obtain factual evidence and resolve possible conflicting information.

• I can organize, analyze, and elaborate on information in my writing by using facts and data while keeping personal opinions & biases out of the writing.

• With guidance, I can edit and revise my text for clarity and coherence (e.g., conventions, grammar, focus, organization of ideas, use of precise language and description).

7th grade:

• I can establish a main idea by using informational text structure (eg. cause/effect, problem/solution) to support my writing’s purpose.

• I can provide a conclusion that identifies my central idea while summarizing key points I presented throughout my writing

• I can locate and integrate a variety of resources (e.g., factual evidence, varying perspectives, conflicting information) into my informative writing.

• I can organize, analyze, and elaborate information while maintaining focus, formal style, and use tone to demonstrate a specific point of view that supports the purpose and the audience of the writing.

• I can edit and revise my text for clarity, coherence, and intent (e.g., conventions, grammar, focus, and accurate use of precise and content-specific language), with guidance as needed

8th grade:

• I can establish and elaborate on a main idea by intentionally using appropriate informational text structures to support my writing's purpose.

• I can provide a conclusion that supports my central idea by combining key points to illustrate the importance of my research.

• I can locate and integrate a variety of reputable resources (which include cross references and credible authors) into my informative writing.

• I can organize, analyze, and elaborate information while maintaining focus, formal style, and an intentional tone through point of view, syntax, diction and level of formality that supports the purpose and the audience of the writing.

• I can edit and revise my text for clarity, coherence, and intent (e.g., conventions, grammar, focus, and accurate use of precise and content-specific language), with guidance as needed

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Lab Conclusions: See Mr. Harrison's lab conclusion format here!

Manuals: New Hampshire Let's Go Fishing Program Manual